Summary of El triangulo de la salud - El Estrés

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The video explains how humans can become stressed when they worry about imaginary threats, and how this can lead to physical problems. It discusses the importance of reducing anxiety and stress in one's life, and how one can do this by taking breaks and focusing on relaxing activities.

• 00:00:00 The video discusses the concept of health, balance, and the triangle of health. It explains that, in modern terms, health can be represented as an equilateral triangle, composed of a physical side, a mental side, and a social side. Each side is equally important, and maintaining balance among the three is key to living a healthy life. However, fear and tension can start to impact all three sides of the triangle. For animals, this happens naturally in response to danger. For humans, it can happen in a variety of ways, such as when a person has to compete with others. At the heart of the triangle is the instinct to fear. When an animal senses danger, its body is immediately prepared to take one of two actions: fight or flee. In either case, the person's energy reserves are activated. Eventually, the animal will calm down and return to its normal state. This process is similar to what happens to humans when danger is averted--our bodies release adrenaline and other hormones to help us survive. However, in human beings, this instinct can go wrong. For example, a person's imagination can create real or imagined dangers, which can lead to tension and fear. We need to use our
• 00:05:00 The video discusses the importance of reducing anxiety and stress in one's life, and how one can do this by taking breaks and focusing on relaxing activities. It also discusses the dangers of continuing to worry about imaginary threats, and how eventually these fears can lead to physical problems.