Stress. Ugh. I don't know one person who likes to feel "stressed out". We're constantly told we should reduce our stress, but it's rare that anyone actually takes the time to explain why. Not to mention reducing stress is easier said than done, am I right? But did you know it could be wreaking havoc on your blood sugar and sabotaging your weight loss goals? In fact, it can easily cause an increase of 10-20 mg/dL which is a big deal for someone with prediabetes or high r

Common stressors, such as, money, family, traffic, relationships, work and time impact most people daily. My seven strategies below allow you to take a quick break from these stressors and regroup. What Happens to Your Body When Under Stress The body's autonomic nervous system (ANS) regulates involuntary actions of the body, such as, your heart pumping and digestion. There are two subdivisions of the ANS: 1) parasympathetic, aka "rest-and-digest" 2) sympathetic, aka "fight