Join Josh Rimany on Beyond the Pills as he delves into the topic of stress and its impact on the body. Rimany explores the physiological components of stress, including cortisol patterns and the effects of chronic stress on energy stores. He also discusses the causes of stress and offers ways to prevent it, such as epigenetics, adaptogens, and heart rate variability. Rimany covers the downstream effects of stress on various bodily functions like sleep, blood sugar control, weight gain, and emotional eating. He provides practical tips for managing stress, such as breathwork, laughter, and supplements like holy basil and licorice root extract. Rimany emphasizes the importance of taking action to address stress before it becomes chronic and overwhelming. This episode offers valuable insights into understanding and managing stress for better health outcomes.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• 00:00:00 - Impact of Global Events on Personal Stress Levels
• 00:02:06 - Dealing with Unforeseen Stress of Covid-19
• 00:05:02 - Stress and Functional Medicine's Root Cause of Chronic Conditions
• 00:07:24 - Correlation Between Stress and Inflammation: Understanding Downstream Effects
• 00:09:48 - Body's Response to External Stressors Connection
• 00:14:38 - Managing Chronic Stress for Resilience and Perception Improvement
• 00:16:44 - Subconscious's Role in Panic Attacks
• 00:19:29 - Balancing Cortisol and Relaxing Hormones for Better Sleep Importance
• 00:22:14 - Managing Stress is Like Running a Long Distance Event
• 00:25:23 - Dangers of Relying on Pills for Stress Relief
• 00:28:10 - Mindfulness' Importance for Managing Stress and Blood Sugar Control
• 00:34:20 - Phosphatidylserine Supplement to Metabolize Cortisol Better
• 00:37:25 - Addressing Stress Levels' Importance Before Other Health Concerns
• 00:40:51 - Heart Rate Variability's Importance in Managing Stress
• 00:42:12 - HeartMath and Heart Rate Variability's Importance for Stress Management
• 00:44:13 - Breathwork: The New Yoga
• 00:46:34 - Power of Laughter: Improving Emotional State by Laughing More
• 00:49:43 - Importance of Finding Ways to Calm the Brain and Achieve Restful States

Links And Resources:

• Dilworth Wellness Center
• Josh Rimany on Twitter
• Josh Rimany on LinkedIn
• Josh Rimany on Facebook

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