Lifestyle Changes

If we are stressed out all the time our bodies produce higher levels of cortisol. This is why I want to assist you with learning these modalities or alternative therapies to reduce your stress and this in fact , may reduce issues involving poor digestion, poor gut-health. Enhances the gut-brain connection.

YOGA

Benefits of Yoga:

• Relaxes the body & mind reducing anxiety & stress
• May reduce blood pressure & heart rate
• Activation of the vagus nerve which may assist with decreasing “fight or flight “ mode
• Improved cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and physical well-being
• Improves executive function, enabling you to make better decisions with food choices
• May reduce inflammation
• Increased alpha, theta, & gamma brain waves ensuring a better night’s sleep
• Increased pre-frontal cortex activity that may help with improved awareness & the ability to stop
• & think before acting ( stop before you reach for the bag of potato chips!)
• Increased endorphins and serotonin, melatonin & oxytocin hormones
• Improved proprioception or body awareness

Mindful Walking/Meditation

The benefits of learning to be mindful are many:

Improved self awareness

Positive effects to reduce anxiety & stress

 Improvement of lifestyle choices

Improved sensory experiences ( taste,auditory, visual)