Stress affects the body Stress affects all systems of the body including the musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, gastrointestinal, nervous, and reproductive systems. Musculoskeletal system When the body is stressed, muscles tense up. Muscle tension is almost a reflex reaction to…
Evolution of humanity This clock representation shows some of Earth’s major geological time units and definitive events. The Hadean eon represents the time before the fossil record of life on Earth; its upper boundary is now regarded as 4.0 Ga…
Short Yang Form Many people ask me which form of Tai Chi I practise. On the past World Tai Chi day ( 30 April), I could get acquainted with the Wu form given by Inge Van Den Eynde through her…
Fight or Flight The overarching principle of the fight-or-flight response is marshalling resources for immediate needs instead of building for the future, act now and ask questions later. The hormonal rush of epinephrine focuses on the body, increasing heart rate…
