The HPA axis (Hypothalamus–Pituitary–Adrenal Axis) is your body’s core stress response system. It connects the brain (hypothalamus and pituitary) with the adrenal glands, which produce key stress hormones like cortisol, DHEA, epinephrine, and aldosterone.
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I’ve done yoga, cycling or walking in nature and working out regularly so really wanted to make sure my body was getting the care needed to function optimally, especially as I was aging. I also use ginger and turmeric daily.
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Releasing shame—especially from experiences 20 to 40 years ago—is one of the most powerful forms of emotional liberation and spiritual growth you can give yourself. Shame is sticky. It hides,
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Now, 30 years later, and the new distractions with cell phones and swapping doom scrolling on the phone for hemi sync, guided meditations, writing in a journal or reading, I feel I have mastered quality sleep.
To achieve deeper, more restorative REM sleep, it’s important to focus on both your physical environment and mental health. Here’s a holistic approach that combines lifestyle, environmental factors, and mindfulness:
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After years and years of getting phone calls with “bad news” or an incident my eldest son was involved in, I became afraid of answering the phone. The mere experience of the phone ringing would put me into a state of panic. Now that my son has passed away, I no longer have that panic but still have to put in daily effort to practice ways to calm and soothe my dysregulated nervous system.
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