Ever wondered why even those with ideal diets can still experience weight gain? Explore the basics of how stress and the bodily hormone cortisol impact weight management.

The digestion process is complex and unique to every body. It's important to understand the basics of how enzymes work, how they change as we age, and opportunities to promote healthy digestion.

Overeating can not only have external physical consequences but can also take its toll internally.

Cortisol impacts many biological pathways in the body. It acts as a stimulant on the body and creates feelings of being alert and wakefulness.

Many have heard the term “adrenal fatigue” before but understanding the ebb and flow of the adrenal system can help identify if stress could be an underlying trigger to additional adrenal-related symptoms.

The Endocannabinoid System, identified in only 1988, is not only one of your body’s best kept secrets, but it plays a role in regulating a range of functions and processes, in fact, it’s crucial for achieving “balance”.

Getting a solid 7-8 hours of restful and uninterrupted sleep each night won’t necessarily prevent you from becoming ill, BUT the lack of sleep can have an adverse effect on your immune system – leaving you at higher risk for getting a nasty cold or even the flu. Learn more about the science behind sleep and your immune system…

The most dangerous thing about stress is how easily it can creep up on you. You get used to it. It starts to feel familiar, even normal. You don’t notice how much it’s affecting you, even as it takes a heavy toll. That’s why it’s important to be aware of common warning signs and symptoms of stress overload.

Everyone is familiar with stress and anxiousness in some form or another. These emotions can have an effect on all aspects of your life including your body and mental state. The effects of stress and anxiousness aren’t limited to only certain parts of your body either, nothing is immune. Symptoms can be very slight, or they could be very pronounced.

A recent poll by the American Psychological Association found that the average person believes they experience and unhealthy level of stress. It’s completely normal to feel stressed or anxious from time to time, but it can be hard to curb these feelings because they are self-sustaining. Could society and biology also be at play?

Short bursts of stress from time to time to actually increase brain function and create excitement. However, chronic stress on the brain can have a dramatic impact on your brain waves.

For many people, implementing some simple self-care routines can aide in reducing anxiousness. Here are some simple tips you can implement today.