Hidden Toll of Stress is Actually Highly Visible
Stress
isn’t something we can see or touch but the effects of stress impact
nearly every aspect of our daily lives. The American Psychological
Association reports that 75% of adults describe experiencing moderate to
high levels of stress in the past month and nearly half say that their
stress has increased in the past year. By any definition, stress is an
American epidemic.
According to Cynthia Ackrill, MD and Fellow of The American Institute of Stress:
“Stress
is responsible for 70-90% of doctors’ visits—it contributes to and can
even mimic all serious diseases. Its effects are particularly harsh on
the skin, causing premature aging and advancing the symptoms of every
common skin condition from sensitive skin, to eczema and psoriasis,
rosacea, and chronic dry skin.”
Cynthia
Ackrill, MD is a Fellow and board member of the American Institute of
Stress, and is a certified Wellcoach® and Well People coach. Dr.
Ackrill works with individuals and teams to address the systematic
management of stress, including specific lifestyle and health risk
challenges. Dr. Ackrill has been featured on the Katie Show, Huffington
Post, eHealthRadio and has extensive training in the science of
coaching, motivation, and positive psychology.
