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When we experience internal or external stress the body triggers a reaction known as the ‘fight or flight’ response. Under stressful circumstances the body becomes ready to either confront the stressor (fight) or run (flight). This response signals a cascade of events which activates hormones like epinephrine (adrenaline), norepinephrine (noradrenaline) and cortisol. These hormones are released into the bloodstream causes changes to occur in the body such as:
- Increased respiratory rate
- Blood is diverted from the core to peripheral muscles
- Increased awareness
- Increased impulse reaction
- Increased pain threshold
- Increased short term immunity
Although these changes provide short term protection if this fight or flight reaction becomes chronic it can lead to stress on the body and have serious physical side effects. The same hormones that are needed for survival during the short term response are toxic under long term conditions. Racing heart rate and pulse turn into anxiety and anxiety causes blunted hunger cues as well as other medical consequences. Blood that is shunted away from the digestive tract to peripheral muscles leads to gastric distress such as irritable bowel syndrome, heart burn as well as headaches. Immunity ultimately crashes leading to fatigue, exhaustion and an increased threat of illness. Increased cortisol in the blood on a regular basis can lead to brain chemical imbalances such as depression as well as increased cravings for sweets and carbohydrates. Sleep disturbances further complicate the issue. Poor eating and exercise due to stress can also lead to high cholesterol, high blood pressure and abnormal blood sugar. This can put a damper on professional success as well as health and longevity. My program will alleviate the fight or flight response, helping the body come back into balance.
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