In this [long-awaited, yet very timely] podcast episode, Dr. Hartman addresses the third pillar of the foundations of Functional Medicine: Stress & Relaxation. What is stress? How does it affect our health, and is it an issue currently in our culture? What are some new scientific insights that are helping us understand the importance of stress on our health, and what can we do to utilize these new insights to optimize our health? Listen in for answers to these questions and lots of resources to help you manage stress and anxiety effectively.

Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert Sapolsky

CDC study 2012

APA reference on stress

Blog Post on Sleep

Altered Traits by Daniel Goleman PhD

4-7-8 Technique

The Float Zone (local to us, but have great educational info about floating as well)

Muse™️

HeartMath

Alpha-Stim

BrainWave™️ Binaural beats app