by Sophie Shields-Brown | Nutrition, Stress, Trauma
When we’ve been under prolonged stress, our bodies often stay in “survival mode” long after the danger has passed. Nutrients become depleted, digestion slows, and energy feels constantly low. The good news? The right foods can help rebuild your body’s natural...
by Sophie Shields Brown | Adrenal fatigue, Fight or Flight, Panic Attacks, Stress
Stress and Adrenal Fatigue…aka Long-Term Fight or Flight The fight or flight response is a direct result of adrenaline being released into the bloodstream. Anything that causes stress to the body will trigger a fight or flight response – being time poor,...
by Sophie Shields Brown | Adrenal fatigue, Blood Pressure, Burnout, Inflammation, Stress
Stress leads to adrenal fatigue (or eventually burnout) by affecting the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA). Here’s how; The hypothalamus produces vasopressin and corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH). The hypothalamus is also responsible for the...
by Sophie Shields-Brown | Adrenal fatigue, Blood Pressure, Burnout, Inflammation, Stress
Stress leads to adrenal fatigue (or eventually burnout) by affecting the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA). Here’s how; The hypothalamus produces vasopressin and corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH). The hypothalamus is also responsible for the...
