The Upper Fl Keys are Beneficial to your health

ISLAMORADA, Fla. - Jan. 28, 2015 - PRLog -- Per Jan Keller, Top Producing Islamorada Real Estate Agent for Coldwell Banker Schmitt,"Big cities might have a lot to offer in the way of entertainment, amenities, and things to do, but distractions are conspicuous by their absence.

The lure of big cities in the northeast, midwest, and even way up north, and down to the west coast might seem too much to resist, but, it’s the overall quality of life that has more than a few residents fleeing for warmer climates with less financial burdens.

Those financial obligations can place a serious strain on the wallet. From high utility costs, to never-ending maintenance due to the weather, to taxes, to the general cost of living. Big cities also put a strain on your physical health, your mental health, and, your emotions.

Specific Bad Health Effects of Stress

You might have read, heard, or seen the news reports about the Sunshine State surpassing New York as the having the third largest population in the country. Those estimates were based on many factors, one of which included health. Residents of large metropolitan areas were motivated in-part or whole, to relocate to a warm climate that was free of big city stress.

Though the human body does have coping mechanisms to deal with stress, it can be difficult to handle. At its basic level, stress is supposed to alert us to trouble. However, when it begins to rise and become overwhelming, it has detrimental effects on the body.

The single largest reason people living in large cities experience stress is there’s little to no escape from the tensions caused by external factors. Noise, crowding, traffic, bad weather, severe seasonal swings, high cost of living, all of these and more present negative forces. The result is what the medical and mental health community refers to as “distress.” Simply put, this is a point where a person experiences various tensions but cannot escape sufficiently to relax and recover.

When stress tensions remain in-place, people can suffer from many adverse conditions, ranging from mild to severe. These include headache, muscle pain, muscle tension, tiredness, upset stomach, neck, chest, and back pain, and even a drop in sexual desire. Those are just the physical effects.

Stress also places a stain on your mental state, which might cause anxiety, inability to focus, lack of motivation, sadness, anger, depression, and irritability. What’s more, stress can cause changes in how you behave. You might react by overeating, drinking too much alcohol, taking drugs, not eating enough, engage in outbursts, and, withdraw socially.

By removing the negative stimulates and engaging in relaxation behaviors, you can successfully combat stress; but, it’s best to do so in a conducive climate.

About Jan Keller. Jan is a Top producing Real Estate agent and the owner of the Florida websites www.islamoradajan.com and www.kellerporterteam.com designed specifically to help people find the Upper Keys plus Islamorada Real Estate.