The Science of Stress: 5 Ways to Break the Cycle

Is your heightened stress leaving you chronically tired and anxious? If so, you aren’t alone in this—the epidemic of stress has increased significantly in the past year. To aid you in healing your fatigue, Dr. Avanti is unpacking how you can lower your stress response by healing your HPA axis (aka the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis that controls our stress response). By the end, you’ll know 5 simple, proven ways to begin regulating your stress hormones to optimize your health!Today on The Healing Catalyst:How regulation vs. dysregulation of the HPA axis affects the body's stress responseThe symptoms of HPA axis dysregulation you may be experiencing dailyHow regulating sleep, blood sugar and inflammation influences stress hormonesUsing the Optimizing Health Pyramid™ to heal the HPA axis5 specific ways to support the HPA axis and stress hormonesResources:Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastAvanti’s Book: The Health CatalystJoin The Healing Catalyst Collective to receive the Optimizing Health Pyramid resource!Stress in America: January 2021 Stress Snapshot” from the American Psychological Association (APA) Connect with Dr. Avanti:Website: avantikumarsingh.comIG: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.Mentioned in this episode:Come join us at the Weekly Health Rx at weeklyhealthrx.substack.com