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Fight or Flight Response Under Stress  Can Stress Really Cause Hormonal Imbalance? Yes —and it happens more often than people realize. Chronic stress doesn’t just affect your mood. Over time, it can disrupt cortisol, estrogen, progesterone, thyroid hormones, insulin, and even reproductive hormones. Many people experience symptoms for years before realizing stress is the root cause. Common signs of stress-driven hormonal imbalance include: ·       Fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest ·       Weight gain or stubborn belly fat ·       Irregular periods or PMS ·       Anxiety, irritability, or low mood ·       Sleep problems ·       Digestive discomfort ·       Low libido or fertility challenges   ·       Persistent tension ·       Blood tests may come back ...

  Sleep is an essential part of our health, yet so many people struggle with falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up feeling unrefreshed. Modern science shows a clear link between anxiety, stress, and poor sleep quality —and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a unique lens for understanding why this happens and how to help your body find calm and balance. The Science: How Anxiety and Stress Affect Sleep According to medical research, anxiety can make it hard to fall asleep because racing thoughts and worry keep the mind active when the body should be winding down. Anxiety and sleep problems feed each other—poor sleep increases worry, and worry makes sleep harder. Stress likewise impacts sleep by keeping the body's stress response systems active at night. This can heighten cortisol and other stress hormones that make it difficult to relax and drift into deep rest. This creates a cycle: ➡ Stress and anxiety → difficulty sleeping → daytime fatigue → more str...

  Stress and anxiety can have a powerful impact on digestion. We all   have experiences of bloating, stomach pain, reflux, or IBS symptoms during stressful periods. Research shows a strong gut–brain connection , and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has recognized this relationship for centuries. Understanding how stress affects digestion —from both a modern medical and TCM perspective—can help you better manage symptoms and support your gut health. The Connection Between Stress and Digestion When you feel stressed or anxious, your nervous system shifts into a survival mode often called “fight or flight.” In this state, your body prioritizes alertness and muscle activity over digestion. Blood flow and energy are diverted away by hormonal reactions from the digestive organs, which can disrupt normal digestive processes. As a result, stress and anxiety may lead to: Slower digestion in the stomach Faster movement through the intestines Increased gut ...