Stress: A Burning Issue of Today’s Era - An Integrative Review with Ayurvedic Insight
Abstract
Stress has emerged as a global public health concern, affecting individuals across age groups and professions. It contributes significantly to physical, emotional, and behavioral disorders. This article explores the multifaceted nature of stress, including its etiology, physiological mechanisms, impacts across different life domains, and current evidence-based management strategies. Emphasis is placed on the urgent need for comprehensive and integrative approaches to mitigate stress and its cascading effects, including insights from Ayurveda.
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