Listen to the audio version. It’s no secret that our modern life is stressful. With instant access to the distressing events in our world via technology and the 24-hour news cycle, it seems impossible to escape this stress. While it is true that as individuals, we can’t do much to affect the world at large, […]
Eating while stressed out can shut down the digestive system. This prevents food from being digested and absorbed into the bloodstream. When we are under stress, our sympathetic, or “fight or flight” nervous system is activated. Norepinephrine and epinephrine are released, and the body is primed and ready to manage a perceived threat. Our nervous […]
The holidays are wonderful, but as most of us know, they can also be stressful! Did you know that you can lessen the symptoms of stress & anxiety with your breath? It sounds simple, but for many of us, it isn’t second nature. What is belly breathing? It’s called belly breathing, also known as diaphragmatic, […]