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Stress
and Burnout Stress
is defined as the sum of the biological reactions to any adverse
stimulus, physical, mental, or emotional, internal or external, that
tends to disrupt the homeostasis of the person. Continuing stress can
be induced by changes in the body such as during puberty, pregnancy,
menopause, acute and chronic diseases, and continuous exposure to
excessive noise, vibration, fumes, chemicals or other agents. Stress is
generally characterised by disruptions in the homeostasis of the body
and, more specifically, by the manifestation of, amongst other things,
palpitations of the heart, continuous fatigue, anxiety, tension and
hastiness. It becomes clear, particularly from H. Selye’s
work, that this can lead in serious cases to disease and even death.
Acetaldehyde
can be formed in the body, from the fermentation of sugars by Canida
Albicans. The activity of Candida Albicans increases during stress. NAD
is required, to metabolise such acetaldehyde. There are also positive
stressors and physical energy is required to execute them. Stress
changes the activity of certain hormones and neurotransmitters, and the
associated activity with regard to the regulation of energy.
Catecholamines (noradrenaline and adrenaline) are catabolic hormones
secreted during stress. In lean subjects, mental stress stimulates
glucose uptake and energy expenditure produces vasodilation, activation
of beta-adrenoceptors is involved in these responses while in obese
patients, the effects of mental stress on glucose uptake and systematic
vascular resistance, but not on energy expenditure, are blunted.
Burnout
(i.e. emotional exhaustion and reduced personal accomplishment) usually
is conceptualised as a work-related syndrome stemming from the
individual’s perception of a significant gap between
expectations of successful professional performance and an observed,
far less satisfying reality. Burnout
is a syndrome characterised by three dimensions: exhaustion, cynicism
and ineffectiveness. In married couples, chronic illness in one partner
can result in increased responsibilities for the spouse and lead to
spouse burnout. Burnout syndrome, compromising symptoms of emotional
exhaustion, physical fatigue, and cognitive weakness, is believed to be
a result of ineffective coping with enduring stress. Results showed
that 37 workers exhibited symptoms of chronic burnout, with symptoms
lasting at least six months, had higher levels of tension at work,
post-work irritability, more sleep disturbances and complaints of
waking up exhausted and higher cortisol levels during the work day. The
sum of the biological reactions to any adverse stimulus physical,
mental, or emotional, internal or external, that tends to disturb the
homeostasis of the person resulting in exhaustion, cynicism and
ineffectiveness.
Relevancy for NAD Energy
supplementation in stress and burnout:
The
average NAD Energy Block value found in patients suffering from stress
and burnout is 74, where 100 is the borderline value.
Steps to
treatment of NAD Energy Deficiency
NAD
Energy supplements are preferred to be used in co-operation with your
health care professional, although you may choose to follow a self help
approach in treating NAD Energy Deficiency.
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Protocols for stress and burnout
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