Can Food Really Help With Stress Reduction?

Can Food Really Help With Stress Reduction?

The answer is absolutely. Food can help your body fight off stress and the inflammatory response it causes in your body. At Body Harmony Physical Therapy, we understand the intricate relationship between inflammation and stress. In this blog post, we’ll delve into how anti-inflammatories play a pivotal role in stress reduction and their significance in…

Physiological effects of stress and sleep deprivation

Physiological effects of stress and sleep deprivation

In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an all too common companion, often wreaking havoc on our sleep patterns. According to a National Sleep Foundation survey, 43 percent of people aged 13–64 have reported lying awake at night due to stress at least once in the past month. While stress is a natural response that…

Finding Harmony Within

Finding Harmony Within

Exploring the Autonomic Nervous System and Elevating Vagal Wellness Delving into the complexities of our body’s autonomic nervous system (ANS), it becomes evident that our perception of pain, emotional states, and overall well-being are intricately intertwined. In our previous blog, the exploration of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems unveils a deeper understanding of how…

What is The ANS?

What is The ANS?

The autonomic nervous system (ANS) is the unsung hero of our physiological functions, silently orchestrating countless processes necessary for our survival. Whether it’s allowing us to flee from danger or ensuring we can peacefully digest our meals, the ANS works tirelessly behind the scenes.  The autonomic nervous system is part of the peripheral nervous system…

Low Pressure Fitness for Bladder Conditions

Low Pressure Fitness for Bladder Conditions

Low pressure fitness, or hypopressive, training is an exercise method that includes postural movements and a specialized breathing technique. It was developed in the 1980’s in Europe initially to help treat pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. Since then, this exercise technique has jumped in popularity and uses. Similar to yoga and Pilates, in that…