Have you ever heard such a saying: What will not kill you and make you stronger? According to Dr. Katlin Clark, a chiropractor and functional nutritionist at the Urban Health Clinic, this is true, especially in how our bodies (and digestive systems) cope with stress. 
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(picture: Mango Star studio/ock/gettyimages) quot; stress response is actually a genius design that helps us to maintain. Life and safety, & quot; dr; Dr Clark explains. & Short-term stress combined with appropriate cortisol [your body's response to stress hormones] actually helps us become stronger. & quot;
So a thousand years ago, if you were chased by a bear, your body's ability to produce cortisol would help you escape the bear (well, so it won't kill you), and it would help you increase your overall tolerance to the next stress (making you stronger). What is the problem of
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? Now bears are replaced by constant work emails and an eternal expectation, leading to a stressful situation that nature has absolutely no intention of doing. & However, Dr. Clark said that in today's world, our modern, high-paced lifestyle creates a chronic stress environment, which means cortisol overload.
&Dr Clark explained that prolonged stress can trigger inflammatory immune responses in the intestine and brain. & [This] can also cause changes in the intestinal environment or microflora by promoting excessive growth of bad bacteria, reducing production of digestive enzymes and lack of exercise. Fortunately, through what Dr Clark likes to call the "Five R&39; S" system, five simple steps can be taken to alleviate digestive problems caused by excessive stress.
(image: fizkes/istock/gettyimages) step 1-removal: Step 1 is the removal of physical stressors on the intestinal tract, such as processed foods. Sugar and common allergens, such as gluten and dairy products, can stop reactions (swelling, BM problems, you know) and begin to recover. Step 2 - Replace: Then you must replace the digestive enzymes and secretions needed for proper digestion, such as hydrochloric acid and bile. Supplementation of digestive enzymes during meals can help digestion return to normal. Step 3 - Refocus: Next, you can solve the problem that harmful bacteria may overgrow by refocusing beneficial bacteria. Dr Clark recommends ingesting at least 25 billion CFUs from high-quality sources such as Renew Life's 30 billion additional nursing probiotics, three times as good bacteria and strains as the leading probiotics. Step 4 - Repair: Helps rebuild the intestinal tract by eating an anti-inflammatory diet rich in fibre and nutrients that may be lacking in your system when it is in a state of maladjustment (technical terms for microbial imbalance or poor intestinal health). Zinc, L-glutamine, vitamin A, C and E all contribute to the healing of intestinal wall. Step 5 - Rebalance: Find your ultimate balance by assessing your overall stress level and find ways to reduce it. & Dr. Clark adds that other lifestyle factors can increase or relieve your stress level. & Be sure to get enough sleep, keep plenty of water and exercise! & Oh, what about those work emails? Remember to reduce screen time and set aside time for yourself. Your intuition will thank you. 
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