Stress Management through Ayurveda and Yoga- A Review Article

Abstract

Stress is a common condition, a response to a physical threat or psychological distress that generates a host of chemical and hormonal reactions in the body. Stress effect body, mind, behavior in many ways and everyone experiences stress differently. It adversely affects a wide range of health condition. When we are in stress our nervous system respond by releasing a flood of stress hormone. This hormone stimulates the body for emergency action by “fight-flight or freeze†reaction also known as stress response. The agent which causes stress is known as ‘stressors’. Stress cause many harmful effect on the body such as physical impact- Weight gain/loss, Unexpected hair loss, Heart palpitations, High blood pressure, Digestive symptoms (such as dryness of mouth, flatulence, nausea etc). Emotional negative effect includes Mood swing, Anxiety and can lead to depression.

Concepts of Ayurveda, Yoga, meditation, physical exercises and a balanced diet may play an important role in relieving stress effectively. It is like rejuvenation and cleanup process on all levels, physical, mental and emotional. Ayurveda is a holistic system with its concern for prevention & management of stress along with promotion of mental health.