Dr. Shami is an integrative and functional medicine practitioner who focuses on finding the root cause of health issues and helping patients achieve wellness. She takes a holistic approach to healthcare, considering factors such as nutrition, lifestyle, sleep, and stress. Dr. Shami is passionate about empowering her patients to take control of their health and make positive changes in their lives.

Summary:

Dr. Shami discusses the impact of stress on our health and the importance of addressing it. She explains that chronic stress can lead to a variety of health issues, including anxiety, depression, insomnia, thyroid dysfunction, irritable bowel syndrome, and weight gain. Dr. Shami emphasises the need for awareness and understanding of the stress response in order to take action and create resilience. She also highlights the role of the vagus nerve in calming the body and shares techniques for stimulating it. Dr. Shami mentions the link between stress and more serious diseases, such as osteoporosis and cancer. She believes that stress is often an underlying factor in many health conditions and should be addressed in order to achieve overall wellness.

Key Takeaways:

• Chronic stress can lead to a variety of health issues, including anxiety, depression, insomnia, thyroid dysfunction, irritable bowel syndrome, and weight gain.
• The vagus nerve plays a crucial role in calming the body and can be stimulated through techniques such as deep breathing and humming breathing.
• Stress is often an underlying factor in more serious diseases, such as osteoporosis and cancer.
• Awareness and understanding of the stress response are essential for taking action and creating resilience.
• Addressing stress is crucial for achieving overall wellness.

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