Solutions to stress and chronic dis-ease

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The Vagus Nerve is the stress control center of the body, and decides if you are in a state of Fight and Flight, or Rest and Recover. When your body is relaxed and you are well nourished, the fluid around the cells is alkaline. This allows your cells to function optimally: the cell membrane gates open to absorb nutrients and pump out toxins effectively.

If you are living a life far from what is natural – not moving enough, eating inflammatory food, poor quality sleep, and too much screen time – then you may start to feel irritable, anxious, depressed and exhausted. Stress has been named as one of the top root causes for chronic dis-ease. In this state, the gut struggles to absorb sufficient nutrients due to the blood flow being prioritized to the peripheral parts of the body, which may lead to chronic deficiencies over time. Genes which switch on inflammation in the body are activated when you are stressed, which causes premature aging, inside and out. This leads to high blood pressure, blocked arteries, auto-immune conditions and even cancer. Learning to deal with stress is a life-saving tool that should be prioritized as part of your day. Breath-work and meditation has been shown to reduce cortisol production for up to 6 hours after a 10 minute practice, resulting in a balanced Vagus Nerve.

This results in better energy, mental clarity and enhanced mood. Consider combining blood tests for hormones, adrenal and metabolism markers with a DNAlysis test at Best of Both Wellness as part of your Integrative Medical consultation with Dr Julienne Fenwick. Discover your vulnerable pathways, and how to prevent and treat chronic dis-ease effectively and without chemical medication. Welcome to the future of medicine.