For at least three decades, researchers have gathered evidence that chronic stress puts pressure on the body to constantly adjust itself to restore physiological stability. This process is known as allostatic load and it creates a cascade of toxic metabolic activities that cause wear and tear on the body. Allostatic load makes people vulnerable to […]
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Your thyroid plays a vital role in regulating many important functions such as your metabolism, body temperature, heart rate, and more. All the more reason to take care of it! Let’s take a look at some of the poor habits that have the potential to wreak havoc on your thyroid.
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A driver ran a red light and just barely missed your car. You are clearly shaken by the experience and trembling. This scenario is an example of how your fight, flight, freeze response is triggered. Here’s what it means and why it happens!
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We’ve all experienced stress at some point in time or another. While we tend to use it as a general term, there are actually different types of stress which means there are also different ways to handle each version. Here’s an in-depth look at the different types of stress and how to best manage each one.
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Stress can affect more than just our mental health. It can cause some physical changes too, including these 21!
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We all experience stress at certain times in life—due to the demands of family or work or even social obligations. However, chronic stress and a barrage of cortisol (and other stress hormones) constantly circulating within the body can take a serious and unhealthy toll.
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