It is well-researched that stress can give rise to chronic inflammation. If you have an understanding of what goes on in your body when you have stress, you might make some changes to reduce stress in your life. This is part of our series on stress. This post describes some of the anatomical and physiological effects of stress. […]
Keep Moving!
Exercise science has determined that if we can move 150 minutes a week, or about 25 minutes a day, we will live longer and healthier lives. 150 minutes the sweet spot for the general population, and regular exercise is a big stress reducer, too. Why is moving so important? It’s in our DNA. Simply put, […]
Finding Reliable Medical Information Online
Finding reliable medical information online is as simple as bookmarking the suggestions in this article. These are trustworthy sites with information that you can “take to the bank.” You’ll also find an outline of the different levels of research so when you land on something promising you can quickly discern whether or not it’s a […]
Eu-Stress is Good Stress
Eu-stress is the opposite unwanted stress. Eu-stress is the positive form of stress that challenges us to reach beyond what we thought we were capable of. We think of stress as negative, and for sure our body’s reaction to most stress is a state of distress. But if something’s a negative might it have a positive aspect? Stress is a common […]
The Limbic System & the Possibility for Change
The limbic system is the area of our brain where learning, memory and emotion are first imprinted. Acupuncture has been shown through fMRIs to have a good affect on this area of the brain, which is ccommonly experienced as a feeling of calmness during and after a treatment session. Most of us are operating in […]