Ep 39 with stress researcher & author Dr Mithu Storoni

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Physician Dr Mithu Storoni spent two years combing through hundreds of research papers and clinical studies on stress. She condensed her findings into one majorly insightful and evidence-based manual that’s choc-full of handy tips and information for all of us to benefit from: ‘Stress-Proof - The Scientific Solution To Protect Your Brain And Body - And Be More Resilient Everyday.’ In this episode, you’ll discover: 🔹How the stress of public speaking creates physical cracks in your intestines 🔹What the smell of lemons and eating yogurt can do to your stress levels 🔹Why you should never relax straight after a stressful encounter 🔹The top strategies you should employ immediately after something stressful happens 🔹How some cases of major depression are treated more successfully with anti-inflammatories rather than antidepressants 🔹A top tip for stopping negative overthinking and rumination in its tracks 🔹That learning not to dwell on stressful thoughts can even lower your blood pressure 🔹How eating a low-salt diet (when you don’t need to) can have a negative effect on your stress reactions 🔹The way that looking at nature (even just a picture of it) raises parasympathetic tone 🔹How going for a sauna may reduce symptoms of depression for six weeks 🔹The difference between your “rational brain” and “emotional brain” - and why you should care This episode of #healthHackers® is sponsored by chucklinggoat.co.uk.