What is Stress?

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Understanding Stress: When the Body Stays in “On” Mode Stress is not inherently harmful. In fact, it’s necessary. It helps us meet deadlines, respond to emergencies, and navigate challenges. The stress response is designed to be short-lived and adaptive. The problem...

Nutrition for Stress

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Nutrition, Supplementation, and the Stress Response Proper nutrition and supplementation are pivotal for better anxiety, sleep & stress. When someone is struggling with anxiety, poor sleep, or chronic stress, the conversation often turns toward the mind. But long...

TCM Herbs for Stress

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Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine & the Nervous System Adding Chinese herbal medicine to your Acupuncture treatment: Herbal medicine has been used within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years…longer than Acupuncture by far.  Historically,...

Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

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Heart Rate Variability: What Does It All Mean? You've heard about HRV but what does it mean when it comes to your stress levels? Understanding your HRV might be a helpful tool when it comes to your stress – and how best to manage it.  In this article,...