How stress is affecting your health
Being in a constant state of stress has a snowball effect throughout your whole system. The challenge with addressing stress as a cause of symptoms, is that we can’t see it. It is much easier to change our diet or exercise more as this is more tangible, but in reality, stress is the most important thing you could change when it comes to your health.
Here are some of the signs that stress might be affecting your health:
You are having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Waking up in the morning still feeling tired.
Gut issues such as constipation, diarrhoea, discomfort, lack of appetite.
Increase in anxiety or depression, also increase in irritability and anger.
Feeling more overwhelmed, exhausted and fatigued.
Having headaches muscle pain and tension.
When it comes to gut health, stress has a huge impact here. When working with clients in our clinic, food is a very important factor in healing. Something we do see is that if stress is getting in the way, then food won’t have the impact that we want it to. Addressing stress before addressing food means that changing your diet won’t just be another stress added on top of an already heavy load. So address the stress first, and you will already be starting the process of healing your gut.
These are some of the ways that stress affects the gut:
Stress can increase gut permeability, leading to leaky gut.
Stress can lead to inflammation in the gut.
Stress can alter gut bacteria.
Stress can cause gut motility to either slow down or speed up, resulting in either constipation or diarrhoea.
Stress can reduce blood flow to the gut.
Now that we know how stress affects health, we need to look at ways of reducing it! The easiest way to reduce the impact of stress is with activities that reduce our stress response, switching us from sympathetic nervous system function to parasympathetic. Our favourite way to do this is with the 4, 7, 8 breath, which is so simple, and can completely change your day in less then 2 minutes. Follow the steps below.
Â
30 Day Kick-Start
Digestion & Gut Health
Â
Ok let's get straight to the point (because that is what this kick-start does!)
If you tick any of these boxes, the 30 Day Kick-Start Digestion & Gut Health is the right fit for you:Â
-
Bloated belly that looks 6 months pregnant by the end of the day (or even after a meal).
-
Constantly worrying about where the nearest bathroom is - because you never know if it’s going to be diarrhoea or constipation.
-
Feeling like you eat “so healthy” but still have low energy, brain fog, or nutrient deficiencies.
-
Burping, reflux, or indigestion that makes eating uncomfortable (or embarrassing).
-
Clothes not fitting properly because your stomach changes size throughout the day.
-
Missing out on social events or meals because you’re scared of the food reactions.
-
Trying elimination diets, supplements, or cleanses - and still not getting lasting relief.
-
Mood swings, irritability, or anxiety linked to gut issues (even when you’re trying to be your best self).
-
Feeling like your body is “failing you” despite doing all the “right” things.
-
Skin flares (eczema, acne, rashes) that make you self-conscious and frustrated.
-
Hormonal symptoms (PMS, perimenopause changes, thyroid imbalances) made worse by poor digestion.
-
Waking up tired, dragging through the day, then wired but exhausted at night.
-
The constant, nagging thought: “I must be missing something, but what?”
We are here to get to the bottom of your digestive issues for good - not just relieve symptoms. Let's resolve the issue properly so your system is functioning at optimum. We want you thriving, not surviving.Â
