In the last few years there have been a number of studies that implicate poor sleep in many disease states: type II diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and impaired immune function. What is interesting is that sleep is one of our 6 Essential Choices, which can be highly affected when we create SEMO (Sub-Conscious Emotional […]
Chronic Stress: You May Want to Consider Thyroid & Adrenal Support
What is chronic stress? It is work, kids, spouse, the economy, the middle east? No, a stress response is a reaction by our subconscious mind of perceived threat. Seeing a tiger, a burning building, hearing a rattlesnake, these are all a real threat to survival. They are dealt with immediately or you perish. Chronic stress […]
Are You Running on Empty?
Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms in our society today. Look at the proliferation of Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts Coffee, energy drinks and various caffeinated beverages, along with chocolate! Caffeine in moderation has some benefits in exercise. The research on the long term effects are still undecided. However, what people are not understanding and […]
It’s Just Stress!
Seriously? It’s not just stress, it’s how I interpret and respond to life! And if I am constantly in a tug of war within myself, others, kids, spouse, friends, traffic, the economy, the government, etc., I’m forever missing the mark. The truth of the matter is, it’s not stress “out there” but an inner resistance […]