Monthly Archives: December 2011

Resolution and the New Year: A Measure of Quality (How to Decrease Stress without Adding More) Part 1

January 1st is the day the western world has chosen to commemorate the journey of our planet’s revolution around the sun. It has also become “The Day” to set goals for the coming year. Again and again, health-related resolutions hover … Continue reading

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Stress Management at Any Age: Part 3

In the final part of this series on the effects stress has on us and how we can better management it, Eric Bakker talks about dealing with stress at any age, your stress type, and a 6 step stress relief … Continue reading

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Stress Management at Any Age: Part 2

In Part 2 of this series on the effects stress has on us and how we can better management it, Eric Bakker talks about “stress junkies” and the different types of stress. Read Part 1 on the negative effects of … Continue reading

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Stress Management at Any Age: Part 1

In Part 1 of this article on stress management, Eric Bakker outlines how low-grade stress can produce negative health effects, and the harm of seeing excessive stress as a normal way of life. Did you know that chronic low-grade stress … Continue reading

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Tips for De-Stressing the Holidays

Ah, the holidays – cozy fires, smiling snowmen, warm candles, frosty nights, and joyful singing all around is the holiday image portrayed in movies. Unfortunately for many, the reality falls far short of the ideal. Instead, the holidays are instead … Continue reading

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Eating Right For Your Adrenal Glands, Part 4: Salt, Aldosterone and Adrenal Fatigue

Salt, aldosterone and adrenal fatigue People with adrenal fatigue may crave salt or salty foods like potato chips, olives, crackers, pretzels or savory foods in general, and many patients are surprised when I tell them to honor this craving. Yes, … Continue reading

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Thoughts for Stepping Into the Holidays with Adrenal Fatigue

Looking forward to the New Year with optimism doesn’t always come easy for those with adrenal fatigue. In the midst of the holiday’s social gatherings, late nights, rich food, and magnified financial considerations, stress can affect even the heartiest person. … Continue reading

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Eating Right For Your Adrenal Glands, Part 3: What You Eat

In Part 3, Dr. Bakker discusses how what we eat affects adrenal gland performance Coffee and adrenal fatigue – A common fatigue combo Coffee shops are a ubiquitous part of the landscape of many developed countries. Many men and women … Continue reading

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