The Dr. Hyman Show Exclusive Dr. Hyman+ Functional Medicine Deep Dive: Stress And Supplements
Oct 3, 2023
Dr. Melinda Ring, an expert in functional medicine, shares valuable insights on the body's stress response and natural management strategies. She discusses how chronic stress affects our health and the role of adaptogens like Asian ginseng in enhancing resilience. Listeners learn effective stress management techniques, including the importance of mind-body practices and physical activity. Ring also emphasizes the need for caution when navigating dietary supplements and offers tips for ensuring their safety and efficacy.
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Homeostasis and Stress Response
- French physiologist Claude Bernard introduced the concept of a stable internal environment.
- Walter Cannon refined this idea with homeostasis: the body's ability to maintain balance.
Yerkes-Dodson Law
- The Yerkes-Dodson Law shows that stress and performance have an inverted U-shaped relationship.
- Low to moderate stress improves performance, but high stress causes it to decline.
HPA Axis and Cortisol
- The HPA axis is our internal stress control system, involving the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and adrenal glands.
- It releases cortisol, a stress hormone, to help the body deal with stressful situations.