Have you ever felt overwhelmed by life, paralyzed in stressful situations? Does the thought of all your stress make you so exhausted that you feel like you can’t make it through the day without a nap? The first gland that usually gets the blame for that lack of energy and overwhelming anxiety is the thyroid,… Read More
Let’s talk about anxiety, the amorphous and seemingly ubiquitous feeling many of us have experienced at some point in our lives. While anxiety can be a very serious and sometimes debilitating issue, it can also be a symptom that something bigger is going on with your body. There’s a difference between situational and generalized… Read More
The effects of long term stress are becoming mainstream, and more and more research is suggesting we don’t know the depths to which pushing our bodies to the limit can cause harm. Doctors and researchers alike are finding correlations between chronic diseases (such as heart disease & depression) and continual stress – so what do… Read More
The term ‘adrenal fatigue’ has become increasingly popular to describe the burnout experienced from chronic stress. While it is a catchy term, it’s misleading. In fact, it is not your adrenals getting tired from the beating they are under, it’s your brain and body revolting from all the stress. The brain-body connection through the HPA… Read More