Does Stress Damage the Brain?
Does stress damage the brain? Well, not exactly damage to the brain but damage to the pituitary gland.
The pituitary gland, also called hypophysis, is located at the base of the brain, and is an essential component of the endocrine system. The gland is attached to the hypothalamus and secretes hormones such as antidiuretic hormone, oxytocin, and prolactin. It controls growth, blood pressure, and sex organs.
According to a report by researchers in Osaka University, they found that pituitary gland would be damaged or become like a sponge cake if severe work or stress-related pressure is imposed. To heal such damages, a lot of rest and good diet is required for several days or even months.
As we know, damages to pituitary gland means damages to internal organs as well:
On TV, radio, and newspapers, daily topics are death from overwork. Does stress damage the brain tissue? Yes, they do. Damages to pituitary gland and other parts of the brain will send incorrect signals to the internal organs. Incorrect signals or wrong decision of the brain will take place committing suicide or sudden death. We call this the "modern sickness of the century".
The pituitary gland maintains the function of the internal organs. We understand that some kinds of overwork or worries that are considered stress cause damage directly to the pituitary gland.
Now, you can simply believe that stress is the major cause of all maladies we suffer.
To reduce troubles with your health, you'll have to reduce your stress. But is this the only way? Of course, we know that many factors are involved to maintain good health. Diet, exercise, environment, and other uncountable number of reasons contribute in maintaining good health. We can think of major things to do daily, like good diet, exercise, reasonable working hours, picnic or vacation to rural areas during the weekends, etc. However, it is very hard to follow all of these because of hardship in living especially in this time of world economy crises. Are they the only way to reduce stress? Maybe we can think of something like Yoga, Zen exercise, hot spa, herbal tea ceremony, praying to God, and the PYRO-ENERGEN treatment that can be done every day to prevent contracting diseases or maladies. Yes, these daily acts reduce evil thoughts.
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