It is not surprising to discover, in these times of fast food, junk snacks and over-eating, that we as a population are consuming more sugar today than at any other time in our history. Recent dietary surveys undertaken by the USDA found that, on average, an American consumes twenty teaspoons of added sugar every day. […]
There is no denying the fact that buying food is expensive, and prices seem to rise every time we go to the checkout. Fresh fruits, vegetables and meat products are all a significant strain on a family’s weekly budget, especially when we are trying to opt for the healthiest and freshest options available. Its all […]
Cortisol is a steroid hormone that is responsible for a wide range of processes within the body including immune responses, the regulation of metabolism, and acting as an anti-inflammatory. It also plays an important role in the way in which the body responds to stress. It is created in the cortex of the adrenal glands […]
There are many addictions that affect people around the world; some are serious such as alcohol and cigarettes, others less so like shopping or chocolate. Today, one of the most widely held addictions is to coffee. But what many regular coffee-drinkers don’t realize is that drinking large amounts of caffeine can seriously impact your endocrine […]
We have all heard the commercials touting the positive effects of the probiotics found in products like yogurt. Probiotics, known as “good bacteria,” are live bacteria that are linked to a number of health benefits, including better digestion. Recent studies, however, suggest that probiotics could be useful for so much more than this. An important piece […]
When we put our bodies under long periods of physical and emotional stress, we deplete our levels of key nutrients, hormones and neurotransmitters. Left untreated, this can quickly lead to long term health problems like adrenal fatigue. To recover from chronic stress and give ourselves a chance to heal, one of the things we need to […]
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley recently discovered that chronic stress can catalyze long-term changes in the human brain. This could help explain why those that suffer from chronic stress are more likely to become victim to other mental issues like anxiety and mood disorders. These remarkable findings could lead therapists and counselors to […]
There are numerous options for those of us looking to reduce stress. Yoga, walking and deep breathing exercises are among some of the most well-known. As it turns out, scientists have discovered that relief might be closer than you think: at the end of your arm to be exact! Research has shown that holding hands […]
Think of a time when someone you know was nervously pacing back and forth in front of you, and how restless it made you feel. Or about a time when someone told you to calm down because you were stressing them out, too. Many of us have long theorized that the stress one person is […]
Have you ever wondered how the experts cope with stress themselves? I did too, and that’s why I’ve spent the last couple of months contacting experts from all areas of health and wellness, asking them for their personal, unique perspectives on stress management. This page contains contributions from 50 experts, including MDs, psychologists, naturopaths, nutritionists, […]
Fawne Hansen is an author and wellness coach specializing in the treatment of chronic stress and adrenal fatigue.
