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Is BeingDisorganizedMakingYou Sick?Written by Gayle M. GruenbergIIf you’re living with clutter and chronicdisorganization, you may literally be takingyour life in your hands.Being surrounded by clutter takes a tollon your physical well-being. Having piles ofclothes, paper, and general “stuff” on the floor,tables, counters, in closets and cabinets, andeven under furniture is dangerous. It createshazards that can cause tripping and falling,which can lead to broken bones and the inabilityto call for help. Things stacked to the ceilingcan fall, causing a concussion or more serioustraumatic brain injury. Blocked entrancesand exits prevent emergency responders frombeing able to access a space easily.
Clutter that has existed fora long time or that blocks aircirculation from windowsor ductwork, collectsdust, which contributes torespiratory ailments.An overstuffed kitchenis an obvious fire hazard.Abandoned food and foodwrappers attract rodentsthat munch on paper andclothes, then leave theirdroppings. These droppingsgive off toxins that get intothe lungs when inhaledand cause hantavirus, aserious respiratory disease.Decaying food also attractsinsects, such as flies, whichcarry myriad diseases.Clutter often causes andis caused by anxiety anddepression, one aspect ofwhich is low self-esteem,which leads to neglectingone’s personal care. Showering and brushingone’s teeth may go by the wayside. Improperoral health can contribute to cardiovasculardisease, dementia, and many other physicalconditions.Low self-esteem can manifest in havingno energy to exercise, a disinterest in propernutrition, and an erratic sleep schedule. Thesecontribute to impaired cognition and executivefunction, making decisions and follow-throughmore difficult, which leads to even moreclutter. Sleep deprivation alone is linked tomany physical challenges, including weightgain, heart disease, impaired immunity, anddiabetes.A cluttered space and a lack of systemscauses stress and produces the hormonecortisol, which governs many important bodilyfunctions.Cortisol regulates the amount of glucose,insulin, potassium, and sodium in the blood,and affects the metabolism of fats. Prolongedelevated levels of cortisol, therefore, putincreased stress on the liver, kidneys, and smallintestine.Cortisol affects the absorption of calcium,which decreases bone formation, contributingto osteoporosis. Cortisol also down-regulatesthe production of collagen, the protein thatforms most of the body’s connective tissueFrom The Story“Clearingclutter andgettingorganizedcreates morethan just apleasant livingor workingenvironment,it literallyimproves yourhealth andprolongsyour life.”(cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and skin).Cortisol works with adrenaline to creatememories of short-term emotional events, ameans to remember what to avoid in the future.Long-term exposure to cortisol damages cellsin the hippocampus of the brain, resulting inimpaired learning.While cortisol prevents the release ofsubstances in the body that cause inflammation,it also weakens the immune system bypreventing the growth of T-cells, white bloodcells that fight infection, leaving the bodyvulnerable to disease.Clearing clutter and getting organized createsmore than just a pleasant living or workingenvironment, it literally improves your healthand prolongs your life.About The AuthorGAYLE M. GRUENBERGGayle M. Gruenberg, CPO-CD ® , CVPO, is the chiefexecutive organizer of Let’s Get Organized, LLC, anorganizer coach, and the creator of the Make Spacefor Blessings system.To Learn More Visit:www.LGOrganized.com
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