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We become what we think and feel
In daily life, we don't think about if or how we breathe. It usually happens unconsciously and automatically, controlled from the brainstem by the autonomic nervous system (involu…
Stress and Stress Management
Stress is a natural and vital physiological process for survival, providing the extra energy needed to handle a demanding situation that is hopefully short-lived.
Sleep, Rest, and Recovery
Two factors primarily control our sleep: the circadian rhythm and sleep pressure. We have a biological clock in the brain that governs the circadian rhythm in cycles of about 24 h…
How Good Can You Feel?
What does it really mean to feel good, and how good can you feel? Is well-being the same as being okay or being pain-free? Or is there another level of well-being? A level where y…
The hormone cortisol
Long-term stress and strain on the body, due to factors such as excessive worrying, lack of sleep, and overworking for extended periods of time, can impair your immune system.
Stress and sugar harms fascia functions
What we do know for sure is that the abundance of sugar has a negative effect on the fascia and makes it less elastic. Stress also affects the fascia in a disadvantageous way