Did you know that stress can have a significant impact on your health, your energy level and even your life?

Stress manifests differently in each of us. It can influence a variety of processes within your body, starting in the brain and spreading through all body systems, including the adrenal glands, thyroid, neurotransmitters, digestive system and the heart. Consistently high levels of stress over long periods of time can become a serious threat to your overall health and well being. Stress can make weight loss more challenging; and if you have diabetes, it can have a direct effect on your blood sugar levels. Chronic stress also places you at greater risk for cardiovascular disease. When the body expends so much energy coping with stress, you can be left feeling completely exhausted.