First generation (1998â2005)Edit. Ford of Europe introduced the Focus in 1998 to the European market as a replacement for the Ford Escort. The decision to name the new car the Ford Focus was made in early 1998, as Ford's senior management had been planning to keep the Escort nameplate for its new generation of small family cars.
Although hormonal imbalance is the main cause of muscle tension prior to menopause, there are other potential causes. These are: Stress. Anxiety. Past injuries. Inactivity. Bad posture. Both estrogen and progesterone play a part in causing muscle tension. First, estrogen exercises an inhibitive effect on the stress-hormone cortisol. When estrogen is too low, levels of cortisol rise, raising blood pressure and blood sugar.
Many believe that a chemical imbalance is the underlying cause of ailments like depression, anxiety, and other mental disorders. A chemical imbalance caused by aging may cause feelings of depression. Antidepressants do not begin to alleviate symptoms immediately. Treating a chemical imbalance often requires a combination of several different approaches. A chemical imbalance may cause hair loss in some individuals. Daily exercise stimulates the pituitary gland to produce endorphins, which are the body's natural painkillers and mood elevators. A chemical imbalance may lead to depression, which can be passed down from parent to child. A chemical imbalance may cause loss of appetite. A chemical imbalance is believed to cause anxiety disorders.