We tend to frame the idea of “success” as the absence of failure but that is often not the case. The true measure of success is the ability to adapt to one’s present circumstances. It is the culmination of our knowledge, skills, effort, patience,...
Overview: Stress defined: talk about what stress is: overview and HRV info Stress has always been a part of the human existence, however in society today the shift has been from acute to chronic stress; which, if left unchecked, will begin to take its toll...
When we perceive or detect a threat to ourselves or the environment, our bodies release stress a surge of stress hormones, such as adrenaline and cortisol. This reaction works to prepare us physically and mentally to react to a potentially dangerous situation by...
Fight or flight triggers with sympathetic nervous system/adrenal Breaking down the play-by-play of the ‘fight or flight’ response and how it relates to our central nervous system can give us a better understanding of what we can do to better regulate stress and its...
The immune system: What does it mean to have stress? We know that too much stress is not necessarily good for us, but it is important to fully understand the deep impact that it can have on your entire body. Stress – A review: Stress is a state of mental or...
Another very common overuse injury found in athletes like runners and cross country skiers is achilles tendinopathy. It is estimated that the annual incidence of achilles tendinopathy is 7-9% and occurs most frequently in the athletic population of 30-50 year olds....
