Read more about the article 4 Things You Need to know about Brain chemistry as it relates to mental & emotional stress- Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

4 Things You Need to know about Brain chemistry as it relates to mental & emotional stress- Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

Mental and emotional stress are often expressed in form of depression, anxiety, worries, guilt, frustration, and moodiness, and these conditions are linked to an abnormal brain chemistry. It is normal for you to feel stressed or depressed when you encounter a traumatic event in your life, such as loss of a loved one. But sometimes, you may not even know why you’re having mental or emotional stress, and it can be a function of the brain chemistry. The amount of certain substances in the brain called “neurotransmitters” have a large influence on your mental and emotional stress levels.

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Read more about the article Mental & emotional stress + 5 Things You Can Do About It – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City, NC, Chiropractor

Mental & emotional stress + 5 Things You Can Do About It – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City, NC, Chiropractor

In today’s fast paced world, we are often overwhelmed with mental & emotional stress. You often get to think of how to manage your finances, watch over your kids, get busy at work, and cope with challenging relationships. Stress is everywhere, and you’re not alone. It is actually okay if it is not too much, but when stress becomes chronic, it can wear you down and affect you both mentally and emotionally. You tend to experience the following symptoms

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Exercise and Chiropractic for stress reduction- Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

Stress is the second most common health problem and when it becomes chronic, it can lead to high blood pressure, headache, increased cholesterol, depression, and musculoskeletal pain. So, it is important to learn how to manage stress, otherwise your body will suffer both mentally and physically. Exercise and Chiropractic measures have been an effective way to reduce stress and boost overall health of your mind and body. When you follow a healthy exercise plan, you can work on your muscles, and joints, reduce stress levels, and improve your body’s flexibility. In addition to exercise, a consistent chiropractic visit will help protect your body from joint immobility, nervous system dysfunctioning, and spine misalignment.

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Read more about the article Meditation: a simple 5-minute technique to Reduce stress – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

Meditation: a simple 5-minute technique to Reduce stress – Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

Meditation is an effective technique used by a lot of people to manage stress. One interesting thing about meditation is that it can help you build resilience over time. Besides that, you can feel less-stressed in minutes if you use meditation as a tool to relax your body and mind. So when faced with life challenges, you can use meditation to respond from a more relaxed, mindful place instead of reacting with worries and fear. However, you might feel intimidated to begin the practice of meditation, but it’s not difficult and doesn’t require lengthy sessions as many people wrongly believe. In just five minutes, you can reap the biggest gains from meditation. It can help you get quick relief from stress and pains.

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6 Herbs and supplements for stress reduction- Dr. Jason Jones Elizabeth City NC, Chiropractor

Most of us struggle with stress from work, family responsibilities, and other life demands. The recent lockdowns caused an added level of stress, particularly due to anxiety and fear of the unknown. One survey conducted by the American Psychological Association found that stress about the economy and job security has increased over the past year. Stressful conditions cause a spike in cortisol production in the body, and this stress hormone can reduce immunity, increase inflammation, and raise the risk of blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. However, the good news is that there are numerous measures to effectively relieve stress, including exercising regularly, getting plenty of sleep, engaging in mediation, and using herbs and supplements. The use of herbs and supplements have been shown to help lower anxiety levels, ease depression symptoms, and tame sleep troubles. Here are some herbs and supplements that are effective for stress reduction:

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