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Stress

Discover integrative approaches to manage stress, build resilience, and nurture your well-being with personalized care at Capital Integrative Health.

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About Stress

Stress is often called the silent driver of chronic disease—and it’s no wonder. While short-term stress can help us rise to challenges, chronic, unmanaged stress can take a profound toll on your body and mind. From disrupted sleep and gut health to anxiety, heart disease, and even accelerated aging, stress impacts nearly every aspect of health.

Common Symptoms of Chronic Stress:

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Persistent fatigue and reduced exercise tolerance

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Brain fog, memory issues, and trouble focusing

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Insomnia and irregular sleep patterns

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Weight changes, especially belly fat accumulation

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Headaches, muscle aches, and joint pain

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Digestive issues like bloating, constipation, or diarrhea

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Heightened susceptibility to infections

Misconceptions About Stress:

Stress isn’t just “in your head.” Chronic stress triggers a physiological fight-or-flight response, leading to cascading effects on your hormones, immune system, and organ function. Effective management requires addressing both the mental and physical aspects of stress.

Causes and Risk Factors

Stress can result from various underlying conditions and risk factors:

Overwork and lack of recovery time

Poor sleep hygiene or sleep disorders

Gut health imbalances affecting neurotransmitters like serotonin

Hormonal imbalances, including adrenal and thyroid dysfunction

Environmental toxins, such as endocrine-disrupting chemicals

Nutritional deficiencies due to a processed-food diet

Emotional factors like toxic relationships or lack of purpose

CIH’s Comprehensive Approach to Stress

At CIH, we understand that stress is the foundation of many health challenges. That’s why our approach combines heart-centered care with cutting-edge science to co-create a personalized stress management plan that works for you.

Our Unique Approach:

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Comprehensive Evaluations

Advanced tools like autonomic nervous system testing (VitalScan) and functional brain mapping (Evoke EEG) provide insights into how stress is affecting your body and mind.

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