Although these physical symptoms experienced by acute grief are usually sporadic and fade over time, the duration of physiological distress can cause illness and disease without the proper dissipation of stress hormones. Hormones secreted by the central nervous system during the stress response should not remain stored or reabsorbed into the body where they could cause dysfunction in different parts of the body depending on the individual's physical predispositions. A bereaved person suffering from acute pain should be encouraged to be physically active as much as possible to metabolize excess hormone buildup as well as maintain a healthy diet for proper nutrition and immunity. A brisk walk around the block a few times a day would be of great benefit to a person suffering from somatic distress caused by an acute disorder