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How to Complete the Stress Response Cycle

Blame it on our ancient DNA. Our prehistoric ancestors lived in the wilderness, constantly on high-alert of danger and probably ran for their lives on a near-daily basis. It was the stress response cycle - the way our body leaps into action as soon as it perceives a threat - that kept them alive. Today, it’s what’s stressing us out!

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Is Your Body Trying to Tell You Something? Signs of Stress and Holistic Solutions

We all want to be healthy. But how, exactly, does one define health? That depends on who you ask.

If you ask Pfizer, “Wellness is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better physical and mental health outcomes, so that instead of just surviving, you're thriving. To understand the significance of wellness, it's important to understand how it's linked to health.”

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The Hidden Cost of Stress: How Unresolved Tension Impacts Your Health

When imbalances occur in your body, like chronic pain or disease, it can be the result of many factors. Genetics clearly play a role, as can lifestyle choices like inactivity, poor nutrition, smoking, or overindulging in alcohol. Yet, there is a third factor that is less obvious and potentially far more impactful: stress.

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Understanding The Mind-Body Connection

Few of us live a life exempt from loss or pain. Anyone who has lost a loved one too soon or gone through a bad breakup can recall not only their emotional reaction but their physical reaction as well. The loss of appetite, fatigue, insomnia. Heartache is something most of us can relate to, but why? How does an emotional event lead to physical symptoms?

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Complete The Stress Cycle

Your body speaks a different language than you do. Your body responds to a stressful situation through a flight or fight response, which is essentially a quick release of hormones. Your body completes the stress cycle by – literally – working it out. Run, bike, swim, or dance. Any kind of physical activity that makes you move and deepens your breathing will signal to your brain that the threat has passed. Try it for 20-60 minutes a day, every day if possible. After all, most humans experience stress on a daily basis.

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Wellness, Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health, Stress Management Shasta Zeeman, BScN MSN PHC-NP Wellness, Nurse Practitioner, Women's Health, Stress Management Shasta Zeeman, BScN MSN PHC-NP

Falling Back into Routines

I hate using the "F word" but fall is in the air. The leaves have started to change color, the days are shorter, and the mornings are cool. The kids are back to school and the chaos of summer is a distant memory.

Fall is my favorite season, I feel like it’s a natural time to reset & reintroduce routines. If you are a control freak like me you love routines, to do lists, and schedules.

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Men's Health, Nutrition, Stress Management, Wellness, Women's Health Dr. Stephanie Liebrecht Men's Health, Nutrition, Stress Management, Wellness, Women's Health Dr. Stephanie Liebrecht

3 Plants to Support the Nervous System During Stress

During times of stress, the “fight or flight” (sympathetic) nervous system becomes more active to help us deal with our stress. This part of our nervous system is not meant to be turned on for a long period of time. Dr. Stephanie Liebrecht, ND provides insight on three common plants that are used to support the nervous system in naturopathic medicine.

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Postpartum, Stress Management, Wellness, Occupational Therapy Janelle Daku, MSc.O.T. Reg. SK Postpartum, Stress Management, Wellness, Occupational Therapy Janelle Daku, MSc.O.T. Reg. SK

Ways to Combat Stress as a New Mom

Stress is a natural part of becoming a new mom. A newborn baby can bring so much joy and excitement to your life. It is also very normal to experience stress during this time. Worry, strain or pressure can occur in response to very demanding circumstances, in this case having a new baby to care for. Find out ways to combat stress as a new mom that is practical and achievable from occupational therapist, Janelle Daku.

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Counselling, Men's Health, Stress Management, Women's Health Dr. Marnie Rogers-de Jong, Ph.D. Counselling, Men's Health, Stress Management, Women's Health Dr. Marnie Rogers-de Jong, Ph.D.

Is Anxiety an Issue? 5 Things to Consider

Everyone has some level of stress or anxiety in their lives. It’s normal to feel worried at times, especially when you’re faced with tough situations - like financial problems, relationship issues, or a global pandemic! But fear and worry can go beyond that helpful range and have negative impacts on our day-to-day life. If you’re wondering whether anxiety is an issue in your life, here are five things to consider.

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Counselling, Mental Health, Wellness, Stress Management Dr. Marnie Rogers-de Jong, Ph.D. Counselling, Mental Health, Wellness, Stress Management Dr. Marnie Rogers-de Jong, Ph.D.

Fight, Flight, Freeze: 3 Kinds of Stress Responses

You’ve likely heard the phrase, “fight or flight.” It’s actually pretty helpful for understanding how people respond to stress. Especially if we can add one more word: Fight, flight, or freeze. In this article, Dr. Marnie Rogers de Jong describe three common stress responses and their potential effects.

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The Stress Response & Our Nervous Systems

It is no surprise that this year has had trials and tribulations. Oftentimes, the uncertainty of the unknown translates into an experience of stress, anxiety or unease. The past 6 months with the events of a global pandemic, the economy ceasing to operate for months and a restriction on international travel have all altered our “normal” routines. Dr. Madolyn Linka, DC explains what happens to our central nervous system when we are faced with stressful situations in this fantastic blog post!

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Fast and faster - Fatigue recipe

Fatigue, burnout and exhaustion can be states that we live or survive in for short or long periods of time. Recognizing the signs of fatigue can be masked and tucked away until we are hit smack in the face with them. Physiotherapist Lindsey Tasker Cole dives into what fatigue looks like and how Physiotherapy can help!

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