How stress is read in your brain and blood chemistry becomes better understood as the brain is mapped. A recent study of interest looks at the intersection of the nervous system and acupuncture. In order to understand what the study is about, a brief overview of brain anatomy and physiology will be helpful. The hypothalamus-pituitary–adrenal-axis (HPAA) is […]
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Free Radicals
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. […]
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 Nervous System’s Functions
We need to lay out an overview of the nervous system’s functions before moving on to our series on stress, anxiety and depression and what you can do to find real and long-lasting relief. The nervous system functions as the body’s communication system, the superhighway of a vast network of nerves that connect in a […]
Self-Care Activities
Self-care activities begin with the basics of nutrition, exercise, sleep, and relationships, but self-care is so much more than being functionally fit. Most of us feel overwhelmed and stressed out at least some of each day. We’re juggling more responsibilities than are realistic to achieve in a day, week, or month, and our instant electronic connectivity reinforces reactive […]