An overview of the adrenal glands and the role they play in cortisol levels, the stress response and many other vital daily functions.
Understanding the sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight response) and the parasympathetic nervous system (rest, digest and repair). How chronic stress can down-regulate the parasympathetic nervous system and disrupt things like digestion and sleep.
Learn about the adaptive stress response, and how to harness its motivating effects while feeling productive yet balanced.
Learn about the multitude of seemingly unrelated symptoms that can be traced to chronic stress, high cortisol levels and adrenal fatigue.
How do nutrient deficiencies contribute to symptoms of anxiety and poor health? Learn how being chronically stressed can divert key resources like nutrients, leaving entire systems like digestion and immunity in peril.
What are the main foods and substances to avoid in order to repair the nervous system.
Learn all about herbal adaptogens and how we can utilize their properties to improve our resilience to stress.
Get familiar with your recommended herbs and supplements for the program and why they’re so important.
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Learn about which nutrients are most depleted when we’re chronically stressed.
Stress-busting smoothie to balance blood-sugar and curb food cravings. Also….chocolate.
One pan, all the flavour. Mediterranean style chicken legs with roast potatoes, olives and fennel seed served with feta-yogurt.
