Your ultimate guide to beating stress

Stress: the warning signs

When your stress levels start to rise your body sends out clear warning signals. But do you know what to watch out for? Each link on this page will open in a new window, so you can carry on clicking through the your ultimate guide to beating stress

You have a headache
A pounding head is more likely if you're under stress because your blood will be beating around your system faster and your muscles will be tense. Click here for help for headaches

You have spots
Acne's another sign you need to slow down. The Acne Support Group found that 57 per cent of sufferers had a break-out when they were under stress. Click here for help with acne

Your skin's itchy
Eczema is often linked to stress because skin is very sensitive to the changes in hormone levels that stress brings about.

You keep getting colds
Recurrent infections are more likely because stress hormones suppress your immune system. Click here for cold and flu prevention

Your back's hurting
Back pain is caused by the muscles contracting under stress, as your body thinks it's getting ready for fight or flight.