Stress and SignChiDoTm
Acute Stress is the most common and most recognizable form of stress. It occurs and you know exactly why you are stressed. For example, you run out of gas, or receive an alarming phone call. Because the effects are short-term, acute stress usually does not cause severe or permanent damage to the body.
Recurrent Stress is when acute stress occurs on a regular basis. Life seems chaotic, out of control, and stressful. You may be prone to recurrent stress and not even know it. Often it is viewed as temporary and sounds like this….”I just have a million things going on right now” or, “Things are chaotic around here”. Unfortunately, recurrent stress is so habitual that most people resist changing until they suffer severe physical symptoms.
Chronic Stress is stress that wears you down day after day and year after year with no visible escape. It affects your physical and emotional state of health. The most dangerous thing about chronic stress is that you get so used to it that you do not make any effort to change the situation. It ALWAYS leads to chronic medical problems.
How does SignChiDotm combat stress? The practice of SIGNCHIDOtm stimulates the autonomic nervous system to release certain chemicals called neuropeptides that affect the body and begin the relaxation process. Serotonin is known as the “fell good” chemical. It has a profound effect on mood and anxiety. High levels of serotonin result in serenity and optimism and have been known to improve sleep. Endorphins are morphine-like substances found naturally in the body. They promote a sensation of calmness. The main function of this chemical is that it helps to reduce pain and stress. SIGNCHIDOtm has been found to increase endorphin levels, thereby enhancing overall health and wellness.

Nancy Deetz, Faith Community Nurse
 

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Matthew 28:18-20
“Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”