Got Pain? Rewire your Brain! If your doctor's can't find anything wrong, it might be time to dig deeper
Integrative pain management has been quite successful for many…including me. I have been working on this part of myself for a number of years now. Taking back control of your life takes work, but as the phrase goes, ‘choose your hard!’ Trust me, it is SO worth the work!
Wondering how to begin? Start writing…
"Doing expressive writing twice a day, which involves writing down in longhand whatever is on the mind using graphic and descriptive language for 10 to 30 minutes, and then promptly tearing it up. Neurological research shows that this simple practice rewires the brain"
It’s a technique that has been around for decades. Contact me and request ‘Conquering Chronic Pain’ to learn more.
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Science tells us that there are negative weight-related outcomes of chronic stress! When stressed...a neural-stress response network is activated in the brain, causing previous automatic habits to be used.
Chronic life stress is associated with a greater preference for high-calorie and nutrient-dense foods, and it may be linked to weight gain.
Stress-induced eating can also happen in normal-weight women who desire to remain slim using “dietary restraint.”
If the mental effort required to restrain eating serves as a stressor...weight gain occurs!
If this happens to you, try your best to not focus on the food.
Think about other healthy lifestyle changes you can make first.
Settle into good habits before changing your diet and you're likely to have greater long term success!
Here are some great ideas to remove the focus from the food and help manage stress:
о Spend time in nature. Go for a walk, hike, or even just sit in a garden. Watch the sun rise or set, star gaze, or get lost in the moon.
о Equal breathing (or Box breathing) is known as Sama Vritti (in Sanskrit). This breathing technique focuses on making your inhales and exhales the same length. Making your breath smooth and steady can help bring about balance and equanimity.
о Try meditation (there are apps to help with this message me if you're interested in a link)
о Try Tapping. Tapping Regulates the Nervous System and Boosts the Immune System! There is an excellent app available to try for free. (https://www.thetappingsolution.com/)
о Ask for help if you need it from friends, family or others.
ADD ON ARBONNE PRODUCT TO CONSIDER:
о Arbonne's InnerCalm
Did you know...Arbonne's Inner-Calm is a nootropic formulated with a blend of adaptogen ashwagandha, saffron, and L-theanine to help temporarily reduce feelings of stress and support a more “meditative” state of mind?
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