The Effects of Stress
We all know that stress is bad for us, but did you know that it can have detrimental effects on your brain?
Chronic stress can change the size, structure and function of the brain as it decreases the synaptic connection between neurons
Chronic stress causes changes to the following regions of the brain:
️Amygdala (brain fear centre)
️Hippocampus (learning, memory, emotion)
Prefrontal Cortex (judgement, concentration, decision making, social interaction)
These are the three different types of stress that we can experience:
Chemical / Nutritional
Emotional / Mental
Biomechanical / Physical
It is important to understand that not all stress is bad. There are times in our lives where the stress response is important and can literally help keep us alive. However, we should have a good balance between our Fight/Flight response and our Rest/Digest response. When we are in a constant state of fight/flight it can cause detrimental effects both physically and mentally.
Chronic stress may present in the following ways:
Fatigue
Poor concentration
Headaches
Struggling to fall asleep
Lack of focus
Constant sickness
Digestive issues
Hormonal imbalances
Here are some ways that we like to de-stress at Glow:
Laughter
Chiropractic Adjustment
Getting outdoors
Relaxing bath
Acupuncture
Massage
Meditation
No commitment Sundays
Ask for help
Low inflammatory diet
Exercise
Positive self talk
