November 29, 2017
In a recent blog post, we discussed the mind-body connection, and how it influences health and wellness. In the video below, Dr. Morrison shares his favorite natural products to help your body become more resilient to unavoidable life stressors, stabilize an overstimulated nervous system, and help you feel calmer.
Since a healthy diet is a foundation for a healthy body and mind, we encourage you to choose foods that nourish the body and ground the nervous system. Blood sugar fluctuations place added stress on the body, mind, and mood, which is why we emphasize following a meal plan that supports balanced blood sugar. Our top tips include:
In addition to a healthy diet, we often recommend a few nutritional supplements to help the nervous system shift from “fight-or-flight” mode to “rest and digest” mode. These are some of our favorites, listed from most gentle to strongest:
These options that can be used during times of increased stress or to help you get more restful sleep at night. After all, managing stress and getting restorative sleep are fundamental for optimal health.