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The Four Stresses of Health
 Physical
– Physical health relates to the physical portion
of your body - the nerves, organs, muscles, ligaments, joints and
bones. Whether it is during the birth process or falling out of
a tree, the body’s tissues can be damaged and lead to multiple
health problems.
Examples of Physical Stress:
- Birth process
- Learning to walk, ride a bike
- Auto Accidents
- Improper Lifting
- Repetitive motions
- Slips and Falls
- Sports Injuries
 Chemical
– Chemical health is what we put into our body or
come into contact with in our daily lives. The chemicals were are
exposed to through either touch or in the air we breath have a direct
effect on the nervous system and will lead to a variety of health
problems.
Examples of Chemical Stress:
- Excessive Alcohol
- Drugs/Medications
- Tobacco Smoke
- Environmental Pollution
- High Fat Diets
- Household Cleaners
 Emotional
– Emotional health is related to the undeniable
connection that exists between the mind and the tissues of the body.
As our minds undergo the trials and tribulations we experience every
day, our body is the unavoidable outlet for the effects and this
will lead to a number of different health conditions.
Examples of Emotional Stress:
- Deadlines at Work and Home
- Traffic Jams
- Financial Difficulties
- Personal/Family Distress
- Negative Thought Patterns
 Spiritual
– Spiritual health is defined as the balance
that we have between our daily lives and the communication we have
with God.
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