Chronic Stress

"When it comes to writing that clearly applies science to our everyday lives, Britt is among the greats. The way he writes about sleep here is so thoughtful, interesting, actionable, and potentially life-changing." —Amy Shearn, award-winning author of Unseen City and other novels Sleep is the most underrated activity that affects physical well-being, energy level, mood, memory and thinking skills. Good sleep puts you in charge of your emotions, your actions and reactions, your productivity, your entire day. Improving your sleep will make you better at everything you do, whether you’re a...

Transform your body awareness, alleviate stress, and achieve pain relief in just 28 days—even if you've been struggling for years to find a routine that fits into your busy life. 🧘✨ Do your chaotic on-the-go days leave you overwhelmed, causing your health and well-being to fall by the wayside? 🤯📉 Are stress and chronic pain stealing your joy and productivity, leaving you yearning for relief at the end of each day? 😫 Have past attempts at complex exercises left you feeling defeated and unchanged, despite your sincerest efforts? 🏋️👎 If any of these resonate with you, ...

Immerse yourself in self-discovery and personal growth, even if the concept of somatic therapy is brand new to you! Somatic therapy might just be the powerful holistic solution you've been searching for. It advocates awareness of the mind-body connection to promote overall mental health and well-being. In this life-changing guide, "Somatic Therapy for Beginners," you'll take the first step toward empowering discovery and transformative healing at your own pace.

When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, the world can feel like it's tilting on its axis. Fear, confusion, and heartache become constant companions as you grapple with the challenges of caregiving and the profound changes in your relationship. But amidst the storm, there is hope, resilience, and a path toward acceptance that can lead to a more meaningful and fulfilling journey. In this deeply personal and empowering book, a caregiver shares their experience of navigating the complexities of dementia. With warmth, compassion, and practical wisdom, they guide you through the emotional ...

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the financial, legal, and technological complexities of dementia caregiving? You're not alone. Millions of families struggle to balance the emotional and practical demands of caring for a loved one with dementia. "Compassionate Care: A Practical Handbook for Dementia Caregiving" is your essential guide to navigating this challenging journey with confidence and peace of mind. This comprehensive resource provides expert advice, practical strategies, and compassionate support to help you: Secure your loved one's financial future: Discover key resources, ...

This book was written by a human being, not with A.I. (artificial intelligence). Academia. Hustle Culture. Side-gig survivalism. Corporate America. No matter how you participate in the workforce today… all roads undeniably lead to burnout. Life as we know it has turned into the never-ending cycle of burnout with less compassion than ever. In this book, you will learn: How to Get out of burnout if you’re experiencing it right now Warning signs of burnout to watch for and how to course-correct Actionable changes to make to prevent future burnout In this quick-read and fast-solution book, ...

★ Learn how to overcome occupational burnout, and feel energized and productive in all areas of life without giving up your job. ★ What if you could love your job again, wake up every morning rested, refreshed, and full of energy for a new day? What if you could be happy for Monday to arrive, have a great relationship with your coworkers, and have enough time for your friends and family? Wouldn't it be amazing to have it all and live a balanced life instead of having endless work to do? Bestselling author Matthew Spencer Flynn, psychology practitioner and healer, who has specialized in ...

Betrayal has many faces, including anger, abuse, deceit, and infidelity. These feel like betrayal because they violate the implicit promise of emotional bonds, that your loved one will care about your well-being and never intentionally hurt you. If you've recently left a relationship where you felt betrayed by your partner, you may have difficulty moving on. In fact, it can seem impossible to view the world without the shadow of past betrayal hovering over you. As a result, you may struggle to create meaning in your life and to build new, loving relationships.

Gut health, often dubbed the 'second brain', is central to our overall well-being. This guide delves deep into understanding and nurturing the gut's vast ecosystem, revealing its profound impact on mood, immunity, energy, and more. Facing modern challenges like processed foods and chronic stress, readers are equipped with holistic strategies, from dietary adjustments to lifestyle optimization. Recognizing the unique nature of each individual's gut, the guide emphasizes personalization, continuous monitoring, and staying abreast of the latest research. A must-read for those committed to ...

Simplify Your Life: $3 Solutions to Big Problems - Chronic Illnesses Edition Take control of your health with this practical guide to managing chronic illnesses. For just $3, this eBook offers clear, actionable advice to help you navigate the challenges of conditions like diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, and more. Learn the secrets to prevention, early intervention, and effective management, backed by science and real-world strategies. Inside, you’ll discover: Simple lifestyle changes to improve your quality of life. Nutrition and exercise tips tailored for chronic conditions. Stress ...

How many of us live with an undiagnosed condition? Day in, day out we wonder what may be happening to us after being dismissed by yet another medical professional. We keep scheduling different tests and going back to the same doctors, who in return wave their hands, trying to come up with a possible illness name or tell us they don't know what it may be. My personal experience leaves much to be desired, after having wasted my time, thousands of dollars on appointment visits while living in complete darkness of not knowing the nature of my distress. However, I managed to find out the true ...

Jeff Krasno explores a profound yet overlooked paradox of modern life: our relentless pursuit of ease is undermining our health and resilience. In a world where convenience is prioritized, our bodies and minds face a mismatch between our ancient evolutionary wiring and today’s cushioned environment. This illuminating guide dives into how our instincts for survival, designed to thrive under occasional stress, are ill-suited to our era of ultra-processed food, digital overstimulation, and constant comfort.

Feeling like your body is working against you? You’re not alone. Millions of people live with chronic inflammation, often without realizing the impact it’s having on their well-being – until the symptoms become too big to ignore. In fact, inflammation is estimated to be a factor in up to 80% of all major diseases. That’s a huge number. Whether it’s persistent joint pain that flares up unexpectedly or constant fatigue that leaves you drained, chronic inflammation can quietly shape your daily life.

Achieve a flatter belly, steady energy, and a calm mind—in just weeks, without fad diets, false promises, or sacrificing your busy lifestyle. Are you exhausted from stress that just won’t quit, no matter how hard you try to “eat better” or “relax more”? Do you feel frustrated by stubborn belly fat, hormonal weight gain, or low energy, even after following every healthy tip you find online? Are you overwhelmed by confusing advice about cortisol and wondering if a diet can really help you reclaim your body and your peace of mind? If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. Many ...

A recent study in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies demonstrated that somatic exercises can significantly reduce pain and stress and improve overall well-being. Another reputable source highlighted the holistic benefits of these exercises, emphasizing their effectiveness in tackling multiple health challenges simultaneously.

Unearth the secrets to hormonal harmony, even if struggling with hormonal imbalance has been sending you on an emotional roller coaster for years. Are you tired of feeling like a stranger in your own body? Are irregular periods, mood swings, hot flashes, chronic fatigue, weight gain, or other confounding symptoms making your daily life a battle? Do you find yourself longing for the days of hormonal harmony, where you feel empowered and in control of your body? You are not alone.

An Empowering Journey Through the Cortisol Labyrinth in My Life Decades ago, I was stuck in a cycle of poor health, mental distress, and stubborn belly fat. I did not realize that the root cause of my challenges was a single, powerful hormone: cortisol, which also made my body insulin-resistant. What began as theoretical knowledge from my training as a postdoctoral researcher in cognitive science and my work as an executive technology consultant in the healthcare sector became a deeply personal research journey. My academic understanding turned into lived experience, and the lessons I ...

You Are Not Your Pain reveals a simple set of mindfulness-based practices that you can incorporate into your daily life to relieve chronic pain and the suffering and stress of illness. Clinical trials show that mindfulness meditation can be as effective as prescription painkillers and can enhance the body's natural healing systems, while also significantly reducing anxiety, depression, irritability, exhaustion, and insomnia - all symptoms that can arise from chronic pain and illness.

Chronic disease and pain doesn’t need to leave you stressed and depressed. Chronic illnesses come with unique types of stress. In Chronic Resilience, certified life coach and speaker Danea Horn, who suffers from chronic kidney disease, infertility, and other demanding health challenges due to a birth disorder called VACTERL Association, offers techniques and tools to help you rebound from the pressures of having a body that's doing things you wish you could control.

From back pain to migraines, arthritis and sciatica, over 1.2 billion people worldwide suffer from regular or chronic pain, 28 million in the UK alone. It's a global epidemic that regularly resists treatment and can totally derail people's lives. But it doesn't have to be this way. This is the revolutionary message from psychotherapist Alan Gordon who, frustrated by the lack of effective treatment for his own debilitating pain, developed a highly successful approach to eliminating symptoms without surgery or medication, offering a viable and drug-free alternative to existing methods.