HED 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Tai Chi, Biofeedback, Qigong
Document Summary
The mental and physical response and adaptation by our bodies to the real or perceived changes and challenges in our lives. Since the beginning of human life on earth, when the need to respond quickly to danger was a matter of life or death, the body"s psychological responses have evolved to protect humans from harm. Rising tuition, difficult roommates, dating anxiety, grades, money, worries about what to do with your life they all add up to stress. In today"s 24/7 world, stress can lead us to feel overwhelmed. Stress is often described as a disease of prolonged arousal that leads to cascade of negative health effects whose likelihood increases with ongoing stress. Stressor: any real or perceived physical, social, or psychological event or stimulus that causes our bodies to react or respond. Eustress: presents the opportunity for personal growth and satisfaction and can actually improve health.
