EPISODE · May 15, 2024 · 43 MIN
From Stress to Calm: Healing Your Gut with Mindful Eating and Practical Tips
from Balance Health Now · host Sydney Torres
In this episode, Sydney Torres and Monica Bordurka delve into the profound impact of stress on gut health and how to transition from stress to calm. They explain that stress, the body's natural fight-or-flight response, can be triggered by both physical and emotional factors. Chronic stress, in particular, can lead to digestive issues and suppress immune function. The conversation highlights the importance of mindful eating practices, such as aligning the body, deep breathing, and calming the nervous system before meals, to improve digestion. Sydney and Monica also discuss key blood lab markers, including the sodium to potassium ratio and alkaline phosphatase levels, which provide valuable insights into digestive health. Monica shares practical tips for resetting the nervous system and emphasizes the power of making small, incremental changes and creating micro habits for long-term well-being. Be sure to check out Monica free three-day reset and her book https://www.leadershipwellness.ca/3-day-reset The link to Eating Consciously https://www.leadershipwellness.ca/A-New-Way-To-Be
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In this episode, Sydney Torres and Monica Bordurka delve into the profound impact of stress on gut health and how to transition from stress to calm. They explain that stress, the body's natural fight-or-flight response, can be triggered by both physical and emotional factors. Chronic stress, in particular, can lead to digestive issues and suppress immune function. The conversation highlights the importance of mindful eating practices, such as aligning the body, deep breathing, and calming the nervous system before meals, to improve digestion. Sydney and Monica also discuss key blood lab markers, including the sodium to potassium ratio and alkaline phosphatase levels, which provide valuable insights into digestive health. Monica shares practical tips for resetting the nervous system and emphasizes the power of making small, incremental changes and creating micro habits for long-term well-being. Be sure to check out Monica free three-day reset and her book https://www.leadershipwellness.ca/3-day-reset The link to Eating Consciously https://www.leadershipwellness.ca/A-New-Way-To-Be
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