Huberman Lab Essentials: Tools for Managing Stress & Anxiety
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Jan 16, 2025 Explore effective strategies for managing stress, both in the short and long term. Discover how acute stress can boost your immune system and practical tools like breathwork and the physiological sigh for quick relief. Learn about the benefits of deliberate hyperventilation and how raising your stress threshold can build resilience. Dive into insights on non-prescription supplements like ashwagandha and L-theanine, along with mindful practices to keep chronic stress at bay and promote overall well-being.
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Stress: A Generalized System
- Stress is a generalized system mobilizing other brain-body systems.
- It's not designed for one specific thing, giving us an advantage in controlling it.
Understanding Stress Mechanisms
- Understand the mechanisms of stress to better incorporate and adapt stress management tools.
- This allows for more effective application and personalized modification.
Physiological Sigh for Stress Reduction
- Use the physiological sigh (double inhale, long exhale) to reduce stress.
- This breathing technique activates the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting calmness.