Stress is unavoidable and side-stepping all sources of stress is impossible. That's not a negative thing by the way. Physical and emotional challenges are necessary elements for our growth. The key to having stress work in your favor and not letting it take over the...
"Listen, are you breathing just a little and calling it a life." - Mary Oliver Stress is ubiquitous, it's part of the fiber of life. How do we manage and deal with stress? One key way is through effective breathing. A large body of evidence suggests that...
Stress is an unavoidable part of life — and too much of it can harm your mental and physical health. But you can learn to manage it successfully and, in the process, you can improve your well-being. According to science, yoga may help! Chronic stress has...
How important is a restful night of sleep? Is quality more important than quantity? Can getting less sleep lead to weight gain? Sleep is a subject matter I have written a fair amount about in my blogs and discuss with every patient at my practice in...
The adrenal glands manage the body’s response to internal and external stressors. A hectic and stressful lifestyle can contribute to the overstimulation of the adrenal glands, which causes the erratic release of cortisol, a stress hormone. Adaptogenic herbs provide gentle adrenal support and modulate the...