The Stress That Evolution Has Not Prepared Us For By Emeran Mayer, MD For most people an increasing load of chronic stress has become a regular aspect of modern life, regardless if they are aware of it or not. This chronic stress is fueled and amplified by the relentless bombardment with negative news from the …
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Is Stress Causing Your Cravings? By Fiona Riddle If you can relate to the experience of coming home after a long day of work with insatiable cravings for your favorite comfort foods, you are not alone. Stress often leads us to indulge, whether that’s in a pint of ice cream, a bag of chips or …
The Gut Microbiome Under Stress – Could Meditation Help? By Monica Echeverri and E. Dylan Mayer We all know from personal experience that stress can impact the way we feel. The release of the stress hormone norepinephrine contributes to the familiar bodily responses we experience during moments of acute stress – accelerated heart rate, high …
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Resilience By Jeffrey Lackner, PsyD The American Psychological Association defines resilience as the process and outcome of successfully adjusting to difficulties or challenging life experiences, especially through flexibility in thinking, feeling, and behaving. There are a number of factors that influence resilience. Some of these involve the way individuals interact with their environment. Others concern …