Arthritis
What is the HPA Axis? Part 2
This is the second installment of our two-part blog post on the HPA Axis. The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis is your stress response system. It’s that internal system that triggers the fight-or-flight response when you find yourself in a dangerous situation. How can you influence the HPA axis to your benefit? Prolonged activation of the HPA…
Read MoreWhat is the HPA Axis? Part 1
The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis is your stress response system. It’s that internal system that triggers the fight-or-flight response when you find yourself in a dangerous situation. For example, imagine you are hiking a trail on Badger Mountain when you suddenly hear that tell-tale sound of a rattlesnake. Your first response is to freeze and listen…
Read MorePreventing & Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis refers a chronic autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in the joints. When a person has rheumatoid arthritis, the autoimmune process causes the synovium in certain joints to become inflamed. The tissue swells and becomes painful with every movement of the affected joints. Are you experiencing or at…
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