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12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from us to you, here's hoping you got everything you wanted from 2025!
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12/22/2025

Should I exercise when I’m stressed?

There are a lot of mixed messages out there, so let’s look at some facts.

Intense exercise causes a temporary increase in stress hormones BUT:

✅ The cortisol spike during intense exercise reduces the cortisol response to subsequent stressors in life AND
✅ Exercise releases endorphins, which naturally combat stress AND
✅ Regular exercise over time supports a healthy cortisol rhythm.

Some exercises, like yoga and tai chi, combat stress by putting the nervous system into a more parasympathetic state.

So, for most people, exercise helps to combat stress.

Exercise only becomes a problem when it’s extreme and intense—particularly in people who are already stressed by other things in life.

It’s all about looking at the big picture!

12/22/2025

Our hours are shortened for Christmas Eve, we will be here tomorrow from 8-noon! Need a last minute appointment give us a call today!

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12/17/2025

Want a stress hack most people never think about?

Food.

Here’s why:

➡️If we skip meals, the body perceives this as a stress and releases cortisol.
➡️Other stressors (like the pressures of work and life) also increase cortisol.
➡️Regardless of the trigger, cortisol prompts the liver to release sugar into the bloodstream for a quick source of energy. It doesn’t matter if we need that energy or not. It’s just one of the effects of cortisol.
➡️Elevated cortisol over time can lead to persistently elevated blood sugar and all the problems that follow (like insulin resistance and weight gain)

What all this means is that eating in a way that supports balanced blood sugar levels sends the body a signal of safety (not stress) and helps to support healthy cortisol levels.

It reduces the stress load on your body and makes you more resilient.

You with me?

Here’s how I eat to combat stress:

🥣 Eat balanced meals on a regular schedule (skipping meals = stress)
🚫 Limit refined sugars (they cause the blood sugar to spike and crash, triggering cortisol)
🥦 Load up on fiber-rich foods (they slow the release of sugar into the bloodstream)
🥤 Stay hydrated (dehydration can spike blood sugar)

Have you noticed that food affects your stress level

12/15/2025

Surprising Things that Spike Cortisol 👉

Have you ever thought about what’s actually creating stress in your body?

Because it might not be what you think.

YES, there are the usual suspects:

❗ Running late for work
❗ Toddlers throwing tantrums in public
❗ Getting stuck in a traffic jam
❗ The list of to-do’s that never seems to get done

But here are some others:

❗ Undereating
❗ Over-exercising
❗ Staying up late
❗ Scrolling screens before bed
❗ Chugging coffee instead of food

Any of these things trigger the cascade of stress hormones. That means any of them (if repeated over time) can disrupt cortisol and contribute to chronic health issues.

I’m ready to flip the narrative on this.

Instead of normalizing habits and lifestyles that stress the body, don’t you think it’s time we start normalizing habits and lifestyles that put the body in a state of feeling safe and calm?

I’ll share some of my ideas on how to do that in upcoming posts.

Let me know in the comments—what did I miss in this list ☝️ of stressors?

12/12/2025

We’re so proud of our amazing patients who have achieved incredible results ! 🎉✨

"2 years between but you made my Mother of the Bride weight dreams comes true!! Both photos I did good diet and exercise but with your help it makes it show!!! Thank you 🙏🏻"

Join us in celebrating their hard work, dedication, and commitment to a healthier lifestyle. 💪❤️ Whether it’s shedding pounds, gaining confidence, or embracing a new way of living, each story inspires us all.

Ready to start your own journey? Let’s make your transformation happen together! 🙌

12/11/2025

Funny how some people will read this and feel something shift…
and others will insist it doesn’t apply to them at all.

12/10/2025

Here’s the difference:

🔹 People with a growth mindset believe they can change. They embrace challenges. They see failure as an opportunity to learn.

🔹 People with a fixed mindset believe they are innately good at something or not. Smart or not. They may be hesitant to try new things for fear of failure.

Truth is—like with all mindsets—that we all fall somewhere along the continuum.

But when it comes to health, I see many benefits of embracing a growth mindset ↗️

When we believe our bodies and brains can change, we are more motivated to better ourselves, whether that’s through what we eat, how we move, or choices we make.

These mindsets were first researched and described by Stanford psychologist, Carol Dweck.

She found that mindset translates to performance.

Mindset work is subtle and may seem less powerful than something like changing your diet.

But our mindset can influence the outcome of everything else we do.

12/08/2025

Stress is no joke.

That’s because the stress hormone *cortisol* has a ripple effect on just about every aspect of physical and mental health, like…

🔥 Immune Function
Cortisol keeps inflammation in check, but too much can lower the body’s ability to fight off infections and illness.

🍪 Blood Sugar
Cortisol increases blood sugar (to help us respond to stress), but this can lead to insulin resistance and blood sugar issues over time.

👖 Belly Fat
Chronically elevated cortisol leads to weight gain—particularly around the middle.

💩 Bloating & Digestion
The gut is our second brain and responds to stress hormones too!

❣️ Emotional Health
Cortisol can contribute to anxiety, restlessness, apathy, and other mood changes.

So, what can we do?

This is one of the most significant root causes of health issues in so many of my clients. What we do is look at what is actually happening with cortisol and come up with a plan to bring it back to a healthy and natural rhythm.

Watch for my next post. I’ll be sharing some surprising things that spike cortisol levels. [or enter your own CTA here]

12/05/2025

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1653 Merriman Road #201
Akron, OH
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+13307526883

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http://www.personalizedvitalityclinic.com/

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