Blood Circulation

Today onwards, we going to focus on our body blood circulation. The circulation is a closed network of blood vessels, in other words, tubes which carry blood around the body. At its centre is the heart, a mascular pump with the job of keeping the blood in constant motion.

The circulation of blood throughout our bodies is automatically regulated according to our activities, so that it is always in the places where it is most needed.

Blood starts its journey round the circulation by leaving the left side of the heart through the large artery known as the aorta.

At this stage, blood is rich in oxygen, food broken down into the microscopically small components known as molecules, and other important substances such as hormones, the body's chemical 'messengers'. On the early part of its journey blood flows through relatively large tubes called arteries, and then it passes into smaller vessels known as arterioles. These lead to every organ and tissue in the body, including the heart itself.

From the arterioles, the blood enters a vast network of minute vessels called the capillaries. It is here that oxygen and life-maintaining molecules are given up in return for the waste products of the body's activities.

Coping with Stress

Different people have different ways of alleviating stress. High rates of unemployment make job-hunting a major cause of worry and tension to many people. Even teenagers often spend several years of their lives under great pressure to pass exams.

Since every personal predicament are quite different, the offering here is no more than guidelines. Everyone should try a constructive way to overcoming, conquering and even thriving on the inevitable stresses of life.

We need to take all possible steps to reduce our level of stress to the minimum. Then, we could direct our efforts to ensuring that the impact of that burden is made as light as possible. Determination never to be beaten.

If people are able to talk their problems out with someone they respect, or share responsibility for decisions with others, the level of stress is often very greatly decreased.

Relax by getting away from it all. The choice is yours. A quiet family picnic, or perhaps a trip to the funfair - it may look hair-raising, but it will certainly take your mind off your problems.

Reduce stress....