Why is too much adrenaline rush bad for you?

Why is too much adrenaline rush bad for you?

Heightened levels of adrenaline can have many side effects. Read to find out what they are.

However, modern day situations have turned much of daily life into panic-inducing moments. Many of us experience adrenaline when deadlines and bills spur us. While some amount of adrenaline rush can feel great, too much adrenaline rush can cause weakening of heart muscle or even heart attack in people with heart disease, says Dr Manish Pense, Fortis Healthcare, Mumbai . The continuous release of stress hormones can also lead to the shrinkage of the hippocampus which is the brain’s main memory centre. Too much stresscan also increase blood pressure and result in tiny tears in our arteries where plaque can form. You can prevent these top 6 diseases with lifestyle changes.

To slow the rush,

Breathe deeply—Just inhale through your nose for three seconds and exhale through your mouth for six seconds. Continue breathing in this pattern until you feel calm. It is possible that you start taking short, shallow breaths when you panic under a stressful condition. This makes you get into the flight or fight mode, but deep breathing helps your body and brain to calm down and reduce the effect of stress Meditate–Just 20 minutes of mindful meditation a day can lower your blood pressure and help you keep cool. Simply sit in your chair and focus on your breathing. Do not try to stop your thoughts and let them just flow in. Also, practice these 6 mudras to beat stress.

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