Many of us complain about feeling tired and lacking energy. The good news is that there are a number of ways that we can boost our energy levels. There are a raft of reasons for low energy levels, including nutritional deficiencies, food intolerances, blood sugar fluctuations, low thyroid levels ...
I saw a quote recently that said “Reality is the leading cause of stress among those in touch with it”. Stress is now so ingrained in our culture but what is it? A stressor is defined as anything that causes stress to an organism. When faced with a stressor, our body reacts with a “fight or flight” response, causing a surge of chemicals and immune cells. This is perfect if we need to get out of the way of an oncoming car but excessive stress over long periods of time increases our immune system activity and eventually depletes our resources, impairing the function of the immune system. The aim is not to completely avoid pressure but to find a balance.
