While stress comes in many forms, at its core it is considered a state of threat to our physical and mental wellness. Understanding how our bodies respond to stress and our own personal reactions to stressful events can help us manage this natural process and greatly improve our quality of life. Prolonged stress can overwhelm Most of our body’s cells are designed is lowering your immune response, the body’s natural “fight or flight” response, making you more susceptible to stress in the future. Knowing the science can help you to spot the symptoms and take simple measures to overcome difficult times. Normally, our bodies are in a balanced state called homeostasis. Throughout the day, we encounter many events that alter our homeostasis: a warm room causes the body to sweat to maintain a normal body temperature; feelings of hunger or light-headedness signal that it is time to eat. These are parts of normal