Breaking Free from Chronic Stress: Signs, Causes, and Solutions

Breaking Free from Chronic Stress: Signs, Causes, and Solutions

Is your body constantly in “fight or flight” mode?

When faced with stress, our bodies release hormones that increase heart rate, raise blood pressure, and prioritize blood flow to our limbs. Normally, once the stressor is gone, our bodies return to a relaxed state. However, chronic stress can leave us stuck in this heightened state, causing prolonged production of stress hormones that may negatively impact our health.

Signs You May Be Stuck in Chronic Stress Mode:

  • Sleep disturbances
  • Anxiety
  • Blood sugar imbalances
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Brain fog
  • Memory issues
  • Fatigue
  • Difficulty recovering from exercise or stress
  • Frequent illnesses
  • Chronic pain

What Causes Chronic Stress?

Chronic stress can arise from various sources, including:

  • Metabolic issues: Chronic infections or hormone imbalances.
  • Lifestyle factors: Toxic environments, insufficient sleep, or overwhelming responsibilities.

Ready to Regain Balance?

Breaking free from chronic stress is essential to restoring balance and improving your overall well-being. Reach out to our office to learn how we can support your journey to better health!

Recent Posts

Understanding How PTSD Could Be Affecting Your Sleep and Health

Understanding How PTSD Could Be Affecting Your Sleep and Health

If you find yourself waking up frequently during the night or never feeling fully rested, despite your best efforts with nutrition and lifestyle, it might be worth exploring whether post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) could be impacting your well-being. While PTSD is often associated with military veterans, research indicates that civilian…

Enhance Your Endocrine Health for a Vibrant and Youthful You

Enhance Your Endocrine Health for a Vibrant and Youthful You

Are you looking to slow the aging process and maintain your vitality? A key to staying vibrant and healthy as you age is to focus on your endocrine system. Your endocrine system, which includes major glands like the pituitary, pancreas, pineal, adrenal, reproductive, and thyroid glands, plays a crucial role…

Rethink Your Approach to Cholesterol: It’s Not Just About Fat

Rethink Your Approach to Cholesterol: It’s Not Just About Fat

You might believe that dietary fat is the main culprit behind high cholesterol, but recent research points to excess sugar and carbohydrates as the real offenders. Plaque buildup in the arteries is often driven by high sugar and carb intake, which lowers good cholesterol and raises triglycerides. Here are some…

Quality Over Quantity: Why Whole Foods Matter More Than Calories

Quality Over Quantity: Why Whole Foods Matter More Than Calories

When it comes to managing weight, the quality of the food you eat can be more impactful than just counting calories. A recent 12-month study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals that focusing on whole foods rather than processed ones led to weight loss and improved…

Holistic Wellness Institute

Free Wellness Webinar

This fun, informative, and useful lecture is a great opportunity to learn more about how functional medicine gets to the root of the problem to transform bodies and lives.