Stress and Sleep
Stress is a common cause of sleep disturbances, and can lead to difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. When we experience stress, our body produces cortisol and other stress hormones, which can interfere with the natural sleep-wake cycle. Chronic stress can also lead to anxiety and depression, which are common contributors to sleep disturbances and […]
Stress and Digestive Function
The connection between stress and digestion is well established and has been studied extensively. When we are stressed, be it physical or emotional, our body goes into “fight or flight” mode, a physiological response that prepares us to either confront or flee from a perceived threat. In this state, our body redirects blood flow away from non-essential systems, […]