One of the most IMPORTANT things that we can do for ourselves is create positive habits. Positive lifestyle choices allow us to pour into our lives while inadvertently fostering more care, passion and thoughtfulness into our surrounding environment. So when working with clients, I try my best to focus on small meaningful tasks that can be implemented on a daily basis. For example, instead of phrasing recommendations around movement and exercise as 60 minutes per day, I might

The stress response is actually part of a larger response known as the “general adaptation syndrome” To fully understand how to combat stress, it is important to understand the general adaptation syndrome. The general adaptation syndrome is composed of three phases: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion. These phases are largely controlled and regulated by the adrenal glands. . The initial response to stress is the alarm reaction which is often referred to as the “fight or flight

Nahhh, this isn’t quite what you were thinking...the phenomenon of nighttime dipping as it relates to your blood pressure is pretty important for overall cardiovascular health. Studies have demonstrated that nocturnal/nighttime Blood Pressure (BP) is a better predictor of cardiovascular risk than daytime BP. During normal sleep, there is a decrease in BP relative to wakefulness. This decrease is referred to as “nocturnal dipping” and is attributable to decreases in sympatheti

💨BREATHE💨 // To take air into the lungs and then expel it, especially as a regular physiological process. Deep diaphragmatic breathing (marked by a long, slow exhale) is 🔑 to stimulating vagal nerve activity. Healthy vagal nerve tone is indicated by a slight increase of heart rate when you inhale and a decrease in heart rate when you exhale. The ability to reduce your heart rate and blood pressure during times of stress/anxiety can be directly linked to being conscious of