Stress relates to any reaction to a physical, emotional or mental stimulus that affects the body's natural balance. Stress is often seen as psychological or mental problem, but it has a number of very damaging effects. The symptoms of stress are high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, diabetes, headaches, chronic fatigue syndrome, memory loss and depression. Stress often affects the appetite, causing indigestion or bad food reactions in the body leading to constipation or diarrhea because the digestive system either slows or shuts down. Reflexology can help alleviate stress levels that is so common in today's fast pace world.