Stress really does affect all aspects of our life. Weight gain, low energy, and hair loss are some of the symptoms of chronic stress. In this episode, Dr. Brandi will be breaking down acute vs. chronic stress, symptoms of  high stress, and tips to manage your stress. So grab your pen, and take notes, because this is going to be a good one.    2:00 What are hormones? 3:00 Acute stress vs chronic stress 5:47 Different ways to recognize stress 6:42 Symptoms of chronic stress 7:26 How does stress affect hormones? 10:37 Tips to manage your stress   Studies and Articles: 1. The Effect of Diaphragmatic Breathing on Attention, Negative Affect and Stress in Healthy Adults: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5455070/ 2. Effects of mindfulness meditation on serum cortisol of medical students:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23724462/ 3. Exercise and circulating cortisol levels: the intensity threshold effect:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18787373/   …………………….. Connect with Dr. Brandi on Instagram, Tik Tok, and Facebook @drbrandimoore.  Subscribe to my Youtube channel here!  Get my free mini-ebook: The Pretty Healthy Guide to Detox here Click here to sign up for the Birth Control Breakdown, a free webinar where I will be breaking down the different types of birth control options.  To work with Dr. Brandi head to www.drbrandimoore.com.