Nicky from Bristol, England, asked:
Hi Julie,
I listened to your podcast, found it extraordinary, and felt the need to make contact and ask a question.
My life has been quite turbulent the past 4 years due to personal circumstances and so I was wondering whether this has had a profound effect on my overall health?
Thank you for taking the time to read this question, I hope to hear back from you.
Best wishes,
Nicky
Hi Nicky,
Thanks for your kind comments about my show.
The answer to your question about whether stress can affect your health is … ABSOLUTELY!
Regardless of the cause, stress puts us into fight or flight mode raising our cortisol levels and causing inflammation in our bodies. And, as you probably know, inflammation is the root cause of most chronic health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, etc.
My friend, health expert Dave Asprey, has the following suggestions for reducing stress:
– Get daily sunlight exposure in your eyes and on your skin
– Avoid checking your phone for the first couple of hours each day
– Be grateful
– Make a list of things you’ll accomplish and prioritize them.
I concur and also suggest following my Two-Minute Rule™.
Instead of worrying about your health and causing more stress, inflammation, and discomfort, take action and do something each day to improve your health and life.
Remember, everything can be healed!
Hope you find this information helpful.
