Does stress cause pimples? - Claudia Aguirre
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Which came first: the stress or the pimples? The physical reactions to stress can cause major breakouts, which, in turn, can be even more stressful! Claudia Aguirre gives just one more reason to get that stress under control.
You just heard that if ‘you don’t fight or take flight, you face the plight.’ Describe how you think constant activation of stress hormones in the body, also known as chronic stress, is detrimental to our health. (Video hint: “These natural chemicals are a great help…”)
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