CREATE A PLAN FOR YOUR WEEK Stress is inevitable and it seems to come at us from all angles. It’s unrealistic to think you can eliminate all causes of stress from your life. You can, however, create a plan ahead of time so you can manage stressful situations more effectively. These are three things I like to…
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Stress-busting nutrient: Magnesium
One of my go-to minerals for stress and anxiety is magnesium. It helps calm the nervous system & improves sleep quality. Magnesium is needed for regulating neurotransmitters – the messengers throughout your brain and body. And it helps reduce the overproduction of stress hormones, such as cortisol. Magnesium is also involved in energy production, regulating…
Does coffee affect stress & anxiety levels?
Today, I’d like to have a little chat about coffee. If you’re a client of mine, then we’ve probably already had the coffee talk. There is research available to show coffee can be beneficial for some health conditions. Today though, I’d like to examine its effects on stress & anxiety. The caffeine in your coffee…
Stress-busting nutrient: Vitamin C
Vitamin C is extremely important when it comes to supporting your adrenal glands. These walnut-sized glands sit above the kidneys and are responsible for the release of stress hormones including cortisol, noradrenaline (norepinephrine) and adrenaline (epinephrine). When you’re constantly feeling stressed, your body is producing more of these hormones. And one of the cofactors required…
2 simple ways to reduce your stress & anxiety
Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension, resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. Stress is a big part of our lives. Some stress and pressure can actually be positive. For most of my clients though, prolonged stress leads to overwhelm and prevents them from feeling their best. Do you often feel:…