Burnout syndrome is becoming a major problem worldwide in today’s time. In India too, about 60 percent of working professionals are said to be affected by it in some form or the other. Many people prioritize better positions, higher salaries, and a comfortable life over their health and personal lives.
According to various studies, prolonged burnout can disrupt the balance of hormones like cortisol and melatonin in the body. This can lead to reduced ability to cope with stress, decreased energy, disturbed sleep, and a weakened immune system. Moreover, it can also potentially affect the heart and digestive system.
Can Also Affect Blood Pressure
Burnout syndrome is not limited to mental fatigue; its effects also start appearing on the body. It can increase problems like irritability, anger, constant fatigue, high blood sugar, and muscle pain. Additionally, blood pressure also starts becoming unbalanced. Therefore, it is important to adopt measures to prevent burnout in time.
Experts at Stanford University have suggested the 3S formula to avoid it—Standing, Sitting, and Stretching. Under this, it is advised to divide office work time into small segments. For example, during every 30 minutes, work sitting for about 20 minutes, stand and work for 8 minutes, and stretch the body for about 2 minutes. This can provide relief to both the body and the mind.
Yoga, Meditation, and Pranayama Can Help
Yoga, meditation, and Pranayama are considered very helpful in controlling blood pressure. If hypertension is not controlled in time, the risk of brain hemorrhage can increase. High blood pressure increases pressure on the blood vessels, which can lead to a brain vessel rupture and severe conditions like brain hemorrhage. Moreover, persistently high BP can also increase the risk of diseases like brain stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, and dementia.
Symptoms and Prevention of High BP
Several signs of high blood pressure can appear in the body. These include symptoms like frequent headaches, feeling mental stress, difficulty breathing, tingling in the nerves, dizziness, and a rapid heartbeat. To prevent hypertension, it is very important to improve lifestyle. For this, adopt a balanced and healthy diet, keep weight under control, reduce salt intake, practice regular yoga and meditation, and avoid alcohol.
How to Keep Blood Pressure Under Control
To keep BP balanced, it is important to drink sufficient water, reduce stress, and eat meals on time. Stay away from junk food, get 6 to 8 hours of sleep daily, and avoid long periods of fasting. Including foods like dates, cinnamon, raisins, carrots, ginger, and tomatoes in the diet is also considered beneficial. However, when blood pressure is significantly elevated, one should avoid strenuous exercises like Sirsasana, Sarvangasana, and Danda-Baithak.