1. Stress – This is obvious. When you’re feeling stressed, your body is in the fight-or-flight mode. This causes an increase in heart rate, adrenaline( a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands ) and sends more blood to your muscles to allow you to quickly fight or run away from danger. However, you might be feeling stress at work, for example, where you’re not going to fight, nor will you walk out. When stress chemicals are frequently saturating your body, they need to be used up or they will begin to damage your body and weaken your immune system as well as inhibit the chemicals that make you feel calm and happier. The Fix – You’ve got to de-stress. Many people find that practicing meditation or yoga, or participating in hobbies are great ways to relieve themselves from the stresses of life. Also, watching funny movies can be a wonderful way to release tension and stress. Try adding one de-stressing activity into your day to break up the stress, or try adding ...