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This new \u201cnormal\u201d and its challenges can drive us nuts. Working from home, limited social interactions, not being able to go to church and pray, not having as many physical activities available to let go of the overwhelm can really affect our stress levels.<\/span><\/p>\n \n\n\n <\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n What is stress?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Stress is defined as “the physiological demand placed on the body when you must adapt, cope or adjust to life.\u201d The idea is that stress represents a threat to our survival and hence our need to adapt. The adaptation starts in the brain, and the brain itself has an exceedingly difficult time differentiating between an actual threat to one’s life and just emotional or mental distress. The brain perceives both situations as the same, and so each situation elicits the same stress response from the brain – DANGER. <\/span><\/p>\n In the short term, there are no real problems because this system was designed to function in the short term. Health problems arise when stress reactions become chronic and we function in a constant state of fight, flight, or freeze.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n What are the signs that you are stressed? <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”2982″ img_size=”medium” style=”vc_box_shadow_border”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n It is extremely important for all of us to manage our stress, and even more so stress in our children as early as possible. Stress weakens the architecture of the developing brain, which can lead to lifelong problems in learning, behavior, and physical and mental health. Watch for the signs of stress in your children.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”2984″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_border”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n We have a simple test at the San Clemente Vitality center, the Heart Rate Variability test (HRV), that can measure what your and your child\u2019s stress level is and how well your body adapts to it. Think to book a session today to learn how badly stress is affecting you and your loved ones.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n How can you manage your stress and your family\u2019s stress more efficiently? <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n At-home stress managing tools include:<\/span><\/p>\n We have a handout ready for you at the office so make sure you ask for it at your next visit.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n As adults, we have developed ways to manage our stress over the years, but we might not have access to our regular stress management tools. It might be time to revisit our toolbox and add some new tools so we can manage our stress better. <\/span><\/p>\n You can find ideas everywhere. One easy way is with Dr. Emma\u2019s program \u201cTransform Your Stress Into Energy\u201d. It\u2019s a 6-week online program to expand your toolbox. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_single_image image=”2985″ img_size=”medium” style=”vc_box_shadow_border” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/sanclementevitality.com\/my-stress-is-energy\/”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][vc_single_image image=”2986″ img_size=”medium” style=”vc_box_shadow_border”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n At the San Clemente Vitality Center, we also have ways to reduce stress and correct the effects of chronic stress through:<\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n If you want help getting started just send us an email or give the office a call. Getting started today will go a long way to creating a peaceful and happy home.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This new \u201cnormal\u201d and its challenges can drive us nuts. Working from home, limited…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2990,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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