Continuing our Yes, Stress Can Kill Us series, this week we’re looking at something we can all work on: changing our everyday habits to help our bodies and minds feel safer and more rested. Dr. Apigian calls this improving our “base operating state.”
We’ll talk about the importance of what we choose to focus our attention on, eating enough protein, deeply colored fruits and vegetables, and healthy fats, while avoiding the spikes and crashes that can come with too much added sugar and carbs.
We’ll also look at sleep, hydration, and gut health.
This series on stress is inspired by Dr. Aimie Apigian’s book The Biology of Trauma.
