Chronic stress and illness exist in a vicious cycle, and if the chronic stress is not treated the chronic illness cannot be resolved. Trying to cure illness in a stressed-out system is a futile endeavor because the stressed system disables the body's healing process. Chronic stress deteriorates both your mental and physical health leaving you run-down, burnt-out, anxious and depressed. And it doesn't just take a toll on your health. It negatively impacts all areas of your life including your career, your finances, and your relationships. It's a vicious cycle that only gets worse as time goes by.