Stressor Spotlight: Inflammation
Although the body’s inflammation response can be beneficial in the short-term, prolonged inflammation can lead to serious problems in the long run. And in fact, recent research points to … Read More
Stressor Spotlight: Toxic Stress
From chemicals and pesticides to food additives and water contaminants, there are a variety of substances in our environment that can be toxic to the body. Although we can … Read More
Stressor Spotlight: Mental/Emotional Stress
Whether it’s problems in our personal or business relationships, demands on our time and energy, money issues, or negative self-talk, we all deal with mental and emotional stress on … Read More
Stressor Spotlight: Sleep
The amount and quality of sleep we get has a profound impact on our overall health. Unfortunately, we live in a day and age that isn’t particularly conducive to … Read More
Stressor Spotlight: Liver
As the largest internal organ in the body, the liver makes up about 2 to 3% of a person’s total body weight. But it isn’t just taking up space. … Read More
Stressor Spotlight: Skin
As the largest organ in the body, the skin is the primary component of the body’s integumentary system. The nails, hair, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands are considered accessory … Read More
Stressor Spotlight: Grief
The death of a loved one is routinely identified as the most stressful event we experience in life. If you’ve ever lost someone close to you, you know how … Read More
Stressor spotlight: Molars
Tooth decay is unfortunately an epidemic in our society. This is particularly true in the United States, where the average adult aged 20 to 64 has around 3 decayed … Read More
Stressor Spotlight: Detoxification System
From pesticides and herbicides to heavy metals and electromagnetic fields, the amount of harmful substances we’re exposed to today is unprecedented. Toxic substances exist not only in much of the … Read More
Stressor Spotlight: Testes
Though a they play a key role in the male reproductive system, namely producing sperm, the testes have a much bigger influence on overall health than simply reproduction. Testes … Read More