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Don't mess yourself.  (With apologies to The Simpsons)

3/25/2013

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There was a story on NPR this weekend that discussed in passing how stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, when experienced constantly, can have serious health effects (you can learn more here).  What caught my attention, though, was the discussion how your body reacts to the threat of imminent harm -- it shuts down non-essential functions (such as digestion) and prepares for action.  One way it does this is by reducing weight, by voiding your bladder and bowels.  This usually happens only when the urgency of action is great, or when trauma is experienced, such as a gunshot wound.

I think the take-away lesson from this report, though, is that you should take care to avoid this becoming a problem.  If you feel the need to eliminate, then you should.  Don't wait until it becomes urgent -- by then it may be too late!  This will keep you healthier (see, for example, here), and ready for action.  Perhaps more importantly, though, it will help you avoid messing yourself.
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