Stress—its something we’ve all experienced, albeit at varying intensities. What most people don’t know, though, is just how bad persistent stress is for our bodies. Excess amounts of DHEA, adrenaline, and cortisol (the primary stress hormones released by the body) can cause everything from depression and sleep deprivation to chronic pain and weakened immunity. Some …
Everyone gets stressed out at some point. We feel that rush of adrenaline as our heartbeat gets louder; we might feel irritable and on-edge; some nights, we can’t even get to sleep because of all the thoughts racing through our minds. Late nights at the office, traffic, family issues, little complications, and all the other …
by John Upledger, DO, OMM Stress is a primary contributing factor in a myriad of diseases processes, yet the biggest factor is actually the way in which our bodies deal with stress. Perhaps our high¬tech society has evolved more rapidly than our bodies’ ability to respond effectively. Stress responses began to be seriously recognized as …
Skya GardnerAbbate, DOM Executive Director, Southwest Acupuncture College Gentle Treatment for General Anxiety Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress and Episodic Anxiety As the Lingshu so wisely stated centuries ago, “To every needling, the method is above all not to miss the rooting in the Spirits. To be effective and at the same time not to violate the …
The Adrenal Glands: The Body’s Alarm System Adrenal Fatigue: What is it? With more and more stress at home and at work, it is unsurprising that adrenal fatigue is on the rise. The pressures of life put many in a constant state of “fight or flight,” leaving our adrenal glands working overtime until they can …
