6 Ways to Reset the STRESS Button (The Secret to Feeling Great Part 2)

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dr. Rodney and Karen candidly talk about the cortisol connection to chronic inflammation. They provide 6 ways to stop the invasion of cortisol into your system. Your health will improve and you will enjoy life again.Your adrenals and amygdala set off the following potential responses when you feel threatened:FlightFightFreezeFawnYour body is elegantly designed to handle short-term stress. The sympathetic system releases cortisol to have the energy for one of those four responses. The problem comes when you do not have to fight or run but rather sit in traffic. Here are some ways to lower the cortisol that, in turn, will reduce chronic inflammation.1) Put up the stop sign You can literally put an imaginary stop sign in front of your face or take a break. This may simply be to change your perspective and introduce a different thought.2)Go outsideLook at the horizon and get your bearings. A park is ideal because it will have a green space and the sounds of nature.  Let yourself feel the gratitude for beauty that surrounds you. (For more inspiration check out Karen’s podcast3) GroundWhen you go outside, take off your shoes and walk on the grass or the beach. This connection with the energy of the earth will revitalize and restore your balance. For more information on this topic listen to the following podcast on the topic:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1875417/107002354)Take a deep breath (or two)Shallow breathing is one of the ways that the sympathetic system prepares you for your emergency response to danger. Let the parasympathetic take over by taking a deep breath from your belly, holding it and releasing it slowly.For more information on this topic list to the following podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1875417/96981795)Plan your next vacation or get-awayThe planning can be as much (or more) fun than the actual trip. We currently look forward to out Sabbath rest with the same anticipation as a less stressful Christmas celebration. You can also recreate memories.6) Focus on the positiveYou can only think one thought at a time so make them positive. It takes conscious effort and yet, can easily become a way of life.For more details on these check out our post on our website:https://stancechiropractic.com/6-ways-to-reset-the-stress-button/Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/stanceforhealthFollow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/stancechiropractic