Unfortunately, your brain doesn’t always do a good job of differentiating daily stresses from momentary fight or flight stressors. So a fight with a loved one or pressure from work can elicit the same response in your brain as being chased by an angry German Shepherd.
Read MoreIn this second installment of our Series on Stress we’ll take a look at what life pressures do to the body. Helping you identify your unique responses to stress is the first part of helping your body cope. Stress won’t go away but you can ease your negative reactions by recognizing potential causes and changing your physical feedback.
Read MoreThanksgiving is one of the biggest excuses for people to let go of everything they've worked towards. That giant slice of pumpkin pie is stronger than your desire to feel good the next morning. Your third plate of calorie dense sweet potato pie, green bean casserole and turkey smothered in gravy gives you the mindset that you will start fresh again "tomorrow." Hours of football, endless beers, and sitting around all day becomes
Read MoreEverywhere you look is an opportunity to get stressed out. From the stalled traffic on the way to work, to the poor health of family or friends, to the struggles of those you love, or to much more "vanilla" things that you don't even realize are stressing you out (i.e. constant technology, poor food choices, bad sleep habits, etc.).
When you add up this constant pressure and apply it to your psyche and your body you can just imagine what our cave dwelling fore-parents felt when they were cornered by a saber-toothed tiger.
Read MoreYou've heard it from your mom. You've heard it from your grandmother and maybe even your great grandmother.
"You know you really need to eat your vegetables!"
Although they were absolutely right, just knowing that you need to consume something because it's "healthy" doesn't necessarily make it easier to actually do it. You probably need a little more than information. You need some strategies.
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