Stress is our body’s way of reacting to challenging or threatening situations. The feeling of stress occurs when the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) fires signals to release stress hormones, which increase our heart rate and blood pressure. This is known as our “fight or flight” response. Prolonged exposure to stress has been shown to have […]
February is American Heart Month and I felt it was best to share some tips on how we can give love back to our hearts. Isn’t it amazing how our hearts can contain so much life and vitality? It is a place where love grows, hurts mend and hope lives. This one small organ pumps […]