Monthly Archives: January 2012

The Effects of Stress on Hair, Skin and Nails: Part 2

Nutrient Absorption and Stress All the building blocks to create healthy hair, skin, and nails come from the nutrients you digest and absorb. In addition to diverting blood away from the digestive system, cortisol also decreases secretion of digestive enzymes … Continue reading

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The Effects of Stress on Hair, Skin and Nails: Part 1

Hair, Skin and Nail Health The creation and maintenance of healthy hair, skin, and nails begins at the cellular level. It requires high quality protein for strong, supple connective tissue, essential fatty acids for healthy cell membranes, and a multitude … Continue reading

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Downward Dog Before You Bungee Jump (Managing Stress and Immune Function)

Have you ever noticed that being run down and stressed can make you more susceptible to the latest virus? Although science has shown that stress and stress hormones can impair immune function, there is still much to learn about exactly … Continue reading

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Are You Wired Tired or Inspired Tired?

By Louise Thompson, Life Coach and Yoga Instructor This wellbeing post is inspired by sessions with two of my amazing clients who are recovering nicely from their adrenal fatigue as we work together. As their energy (and consequently their lives) … Continue reading

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Stress and Immune Function Part 3

The third and final part of our entry on stress and how it effects your immune system Keeping Immune Balance Under Stress Stress creates such an intricate web of interactions with the immune system that managing your stress and supporting … Continue reading

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Stress and Immune Function Part 2

Part two of our entry on stress and how it effects your immune system 21st Century Stress Stresses Immunity The stress response worked beautifully for primitive humans who usually dealt with their stressors through a relatively brief burst of physical … Continue reading

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Stress and Immune Function Part 1

Part one of our entry on stress and how it effects your immune system Your Immune System Your immune system is a complex and highly organized network of tissues, glands, cells and chemical messengers. Continually on guard to protect your … Continue reading

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Resolution and the New Year: A Measure of Quality (How to Decrease Stress without Adding More) Part 2

The final part of Dr. Naugle’s article on effective approaches to resolutions in the New Year 3. Sharpen your focus Now that you’ve chosen a focal point, fine tune the lens even more. Make sure the image of what you’re … Continue reading

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