... as gastric disturbances, diabetes, obesity etc. As pensiveness is the Earth's emotion, affecting the spleen and stomach, an Earth person's weak points, Earth people are easily worried and stressed. Emotions that reflect an imbalance include obsession, repetitive thoughts, and lack of self-esteem, resulting in both mental ... if it is to be maintained in harmony. If this does not happen, there will be frequent unease, anxiety and sleep problems. Fire people should avoid excess exposure to light and heat, as they are easily and badly affected by the summer heat "evil". The ... action and a...

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... to any demand. Another way of describing stress is any nervousness or anxiety. Almost all people relate the word stress to discomfort or pressure. What they are actually thinking of is distress, which is often referred to as stress. There are many things that cause stress. ... nervous system, which controls the body's internal organs. Some kinds of headache and back and facial pain, asthma, stomach ulcers, high blood pressure, and premenstrual stress are examples of stress-related disorders. (Funk & Wagnall's.) Respiratory disorders also can be affected by stress. Most common of ... The...

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... try to cope with the new experiences in his life. DeBord points out "studies show that divorce is indeed a source of stress for children, and it can result in a decline of well-being (3). In Judith Wallerstein's research, she states, "for children and adolescents, the separation and its aftermath was the most ... stressful period of their lives" (35). However, this source of stress is not the sole cause of pressure. As children are going through the developmental period of their life, ... with any of these can cause some distress." This fear of further abandonment after the divorce is ...

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