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Why You Cannot Lose Weight Until You Calm Your Nervous System
My wife and I have a rule when we travel; only 1 main activity per day. And we’re getting massages at some point too. Why? Downregulation. The last thing I want when on vacation is to come home, and feel like I need another vacation from the vacation. Too many times, I’ve spent vacations running around, trying to see everything. In hindsight, that’s not even fun. Regular life is chronic low grade stress, and the point of taking time off is to ease off the gas pedal.
HPA Axis Dysfunction
In the intricate web of our body’s hormonal system lies a crucial regulator known as the HPA (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal) axis. This axis plays a pivotal role in how we respond to stress, regulate mood, and maintain overall health. However, when the HPA axis becomes dysregulated, it can lead to a cascade of symptoms and health issues. Let’s delve into what HPA axis dysfunction entails, its causes, symptoms, and how it can be managed effectively.
Why Stress is Giving You Diabetes
You may have heard there is a correlation between stress and diabetes (Type 2). Stress affects the autonomic nervous system in profound ways including secretion of hormones. In this blog we’ll explore the mechanism, and what to do about it.
Lifestyle and Chronic Pain
I was going to call this article “Stress and Chronic Pain” but I don’t think the word stress fully encapsulates what this is about. Stressors can absolutely trigger chronic pain, but not just perceived stress. Some of the lifestyle decisions we make can lead to something called HPA axis dysfunction, which dysregulates cortisol. From there, many systems of the body are impacted and we stay in a chronic state of pain. Have you ever noticed that pain increases following a poor night's sleep? This article will explain the mechanism.
Breathing and Stress
Breathwork has been a popular topic lately, and for good reason. It has a big return on investment. There are surprisingly many ways to breathe, and for something we do so often, a subtle change can have a huge impact. This article will focus solely on how breathing and stress are related.
Stress and Blood Sugar
We all know that stress is bad for you, but the consequences of chronic stress are perhaps more far-reaching than you may imagine. Some amount of stress can be good, such as hormetic stress. However, high levels or chronic stress can negatively impact your blood glucose levels, setting you up for diabetes.