Stress
Stress affects every part of the body.
In this day and age, we are bombarded by more stress than ever. Stress is the enemy and is making us sick.
Stress can stem from a mental or emotional issue. Perhaps an unresolved emotional trauma or having problems at work or home, or simply just a busy life, no time to rest.
It can be structural. Structural issues may be a jaw joint imbalance causing headaches and throwing the whole body out of balance. It could be a chronic neck, back or hip problem. Structural stress is anything to do with bones, ligaments and muscles.
Chemical and environmental stress is often unnoticed or unseen. It can come from the foods we eat. We may be eating foods that taste good but are not good for us. It may be actual toxic chemicals in food from added hormones, herbicides and pesticides. It may be a reaction from foods that we are intolerant or allergic to. It can come from the products you use such as hair products, makeup, and cleaning products. This type of stress can also come from the air you breathe, the ground you walk on, the furniture you sit on and many things you touch.
Then there is electromagnetic stress. It is usually ignored because it has become so much as part of our lives. Electromagnetic stress is from all things electrical such as your computer, cell phone and TV. It is the constant toxic energy it omits causing sleep disruptions, addictive behaviors and attention deficit.
Ongoing stress eventually leads to illness.
How the body reacts to stress differs from person to person.
A person’s reaction to stress may be silent but it can include:
- Weight gain or weight loss
- Poor digestion
- Stomach pain, acid reflux
- Constipation, bloat, gas, burping, diarrhea
- Headaches
- Sinus congestion
- Muscle aches and pain
- Breathing restriction
- Develop food allergies or intolerance and food addictions
- Hormone imbalances (hormones such as cortisol, insulin, thyroid, estrogen, progesterone or testosterone)
- Exhaustion, poor brain function
- Nutrient malabsorption; vitamin, mineral, essential fatty acids, amino acids, and antioxidants
- Autoimmune diseases
You must reduce stress. When you reduce the stress, your body has a greater chance to repair itself. It may take time depending on how compromised the body is and because of the bad habits you’ve acquired throughout your lifetime.
The Nutrition Program
Together we will review your health forms, assess your stress levels and digestive system. We may need to work on other areas such as gut and intestinal health, hormone balancing, blood sugar control, food cravings and food allergies. With this information we develop a plan especially for you that is intended to address many of your health concerns.
Your program will include a personalized food plan and support. When you have questions contact Jeri.
Depending on the health concern there are effective supplements that are available.
There are laboratory tests that may be suggested. These tests can be valuable, save time and money.
You will learn about your health and what it takes to be healthy.
Weight Loss Program
To help alleviate the role of stress in your weight management program, we teach you what and how to eat to reach your goals.
Not only will you be working on your weight but your overall health. When there is a weight issue there is often a hormone, blood sugar, stomach and intestinal issue.
Most of the time those with weight problems do not sleep well. All these health issues are addressed.
You get support through regular contact through email and texts. There are various tests available.
When you reach your goal, you will understand how to maintain your weight.
This is not a diet but a lifestyle
Intuitive Release Therapy
To reduce stress, do the emotional work. Often, we stuff our traumas and feelings. Where does this negative energy go? It goes into the body causing pain, inflammation, constipation and breathing problems. It may create illness, depression and anxiety. Emotional blocks may develop, often preventing our lives to move forward.
Intuitive Release Therapy uses deep breathing techniques, guided meditation and focused energy work to relax your body so you can deal with the issues.
When the emotional pattern is recognized and addressed, the tension pattern in the muscles, tissues, organs and cells of the body often relax and let go.
One may experience peace, balance, and happiness.
Stress subsides.
Meditation
An excellent way to address stress is to meditate.
Meditation is a way to contemplate and reflect on life. Many people practice meditation to slow their thoughts, to relax, and to reduce stress.
This way of relaxing has been used to treat high blood pressure, anxiety, depression and serious illnesses such as cancer.
A meditation session uses deep breathing techniques and guided imagery to relax the body.
People often feel as if they are floating. They experience a sense of peace and happiness. After the session they often feel energized or extremely relaxed.