This modern era is fast-paced and filled with things that can easily cause stress, leading to fatigue. Within the realm of holistic wellness, we believe that the body functions as a whole; when you address the body, you address the mind, and when you address the mind, you address the body. At Stepping Stone Natural Health, we use EDS as a tool to combat chronic fatigue and promote stress relief.
Holistic wellness includes physical, mental, and emotional balance. The body sends signals to the brain that help it choose how to move forward, whether that’s with stress and anxiety or a balanced emotional state.
When your body is under physical or mental & emotional stress it wants to put up the defenses, often leading to fatigue.
Chronic fatigue and stress are connected in many ways:
When you're under chronic stress your body stays in a prolonged state of “fight or flight,” releasing hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. While helpful in short bursts, ongoing stress overworks your adrenal system and depletes energy reserves leading to persistent fatigue.
One of the most common effects of stress is poor sleep quality or insomnia. Without restorative sleep the body and brain can’t recover properly. Over time, this sleep deprivation contributes to the feeling of exhaustion and fogginess typical of chronic fatigue.
Stress slows digestion and can alter gut function reducing your body’s ability to absorb nutrients. Without adequate vitamins, minerals, and amino acids your cells can’t produce energy efficiently—another contributing factor to chronic fatigue.
Chronic stress can cause or worsen anxiety and depression, which are both linked with fatigue. The emotional and cognitive strain adds to the sense of exhaustion, even when physical activity is minimal.
Long-term stress can suppress immune function, increasing vulnerability to infections and inflammation. These immune imbalances are also associated with the development or worsening of chronic fatigue.
At Stepping Stone Natural Health, many of our services are beneficial for holistic mind and body wellness, including:
Rather than giving you a band-aid like sleep aids or pills for emotional regulation, we focus on natural approaches and individualized care through each of these modalities. Over time, your body will become more resilient to external stressors.
It’s crucial to address wellness naturally and holistically if you want to see long-term results.
Schedule your appointment here to begin your journey toward wellness for body and mind.
