DR WENDY CHRISTIEN - The Science of Stress Part 1

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In this episode, we welcomed Dr. Wendy Christian, a health coach and wellness practitioner at Integrated Health Solutions, to discuss the science of stress. While stress is unavoidable—and even beneficial in small doses—chronic stress can have serious effects on our bodies.
Key Takeaways:
* Good Stress vs. Bad Stress
* Effects of Chronic Stress
Quick Stress-Busting Tip:
Deep breathing helps reset the stress response. Try box breathing (inhale 5 sec, hold 5 sec, exhale 5 sec, hold 5 sec) or the 4-6-8 method (inhale 4 sec, hold 6 sec, exhale 8 sec). Practicing this daily can calm the nervous system.

Stay tuned for more in our stress series, where we’ll dive into stress’s impact on digestion, mental health, and effective management strategies!
3 Apr 2025 English South Africa Health & Fitness · Christianity

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