Small Changes to Improve Stress Management

Small Changes to Improve Stress Management

Stress affects every organ in our body. Our brain sends a signal to our adrenal glands to produce adrenaline. Adrenaline increases the heart rate, constricts blood vessels, and slows down other bodily functions that are deemed unnecessary to deal with the stressor. We respond to stress this way to help us react to that perceived threat. This is what we know as the "fight or flight response."

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Separating fact from hype when it comes to gut health

Separating fact from hype when it comes to gut health

Physicians need copious amounts of scientific evidence before adopting new treatments, and they need to disregard the buzz of promotion. The fairly recent focus on "gut health," despite that unlovely label, has earned its attention. But there's more to consider.

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