This document discusses stress, its types (eustress and distress), the body's response through the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, and relaxation techniques to manage stress such as breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, physical activity, and social support. It aims to teach about taking care of one's health by understanding stress and using relaxation strategies. The document provides references from a book and website for further information.

1. Taking Care of
One's Health
PPT by: CJ Lao & LJ Aniciete

2. Kamusta ka?

3. What is stress?
The body's nonspecific response to any demand, whether it is caused by or
results in pleasant or unpleasant stimuli.
Some stress can be beneficial at times, producing a boost that provides the
drive and energy to help people get through situations like exams or work
deadlines.

4. Types of Stress
Eustress
Distress

6. Body's Response to Stress
Sympathetic
Nervous System:
Fight-or-flight
Response
Parasympathetic
Nervous System:
Rest and digest
response

8. Relaxation Techniques
Breathing
exercises
Progressive
Muscle
Relaxation
Physical
activity
Social support

14. References:
• Alata, EJ., Caslib, BN., Serafica, JP., and Pawilen, RA (2018).
Understanding the Self. Rex Book Store. 856 Nicanor Reyes
Sr. St., Sampaloc, Manila
• https://coping.us/mindfulnessneurobiology/mindfulselfcompassi
on.html. Accessed on September 16, 2021