Vol 1 The Meditative Basil
Stress in the Modern World
The word “stress” found its way into our language about health as it was coined by Hens Selye, who explained it to be a threat to homeostasis as a “nonspecific response of the body to any demand.” There is acute stress, meaning the stress is short lived and helps us to get out of a stressful situation, such as being chased by a bear.