by Christine | Jan 16, 2023 | Stress
What is stress?! Why do some people have it, and others don’t?! Stress is the way the body and brain respond to change, challenges, or demands. It is the way the body naturally defends itself against any dangers it perceives. This is frequently referred to as our...
by Christine | Dec 13, 2022 | Fitness, Fitness Tips, Funtional Medicine, Mindset, Stress, Stress Relief
Did you know that reports of anxiety are up 25% over the past couple of years? We personally think this number is low since anxiety shows up in different ways for different people … and it’s not always easy to recognize it as anxiety. A few ways it can show up:...
by Christine | Sep 6, 2022 | Fitness, Fitness Tips, Mindset, Nutrition, Stress
Hey, you! Yeah, you! What would your fitness routine look like if it were easy? Fact: Most of us LOVE to make things complicated. There’s even a term for it: “complexity bias.” Complexity bias is when you decide to make a change in almost any area of your life… and...
by Christine | Aug 9, 2022 | Funtional Medicine, Hair Loss, Nutrition, Stress, Stress & Hormones, Supplements, Thyroid
Throughout my 23 years of life, I have been the queen of treats- cookies, candy, cake, you name it, I want it. One thing I didn’t realize, though, was that a good portion of my favorite foods were the reason for many of my issues. Because I had lived for so long...
by Christine | May 17, 2022 | Sleep, Stress
There are two hormones that counterbalance each other to create a normal circadian rhythm. Melatonin is the master sleep hormone. This is make in a small gland within the brain that registers darkness and light. The other hormone is call cortisol. This is a hormone...
by Christine | Apr 11, 2022 | Life Tips, Mindset, Stress, Stress Relief
Everyone experiences stress in their lives. Contrary to popular belief, not all stress is bad. It is what triggers our fight or flight response which sharpens our concentration, alertness, and the body’s ability to react under pressure. Think of how your body feels...
