Secondhand stress is contagious stress. It is a function of our brains being wired to mirror the actions and emotions of others. Has this ever happened to you? You meet one of your friends for a nice dinner. She talks about the all the stress, problems and challenges she has in her life. A non-stop […] Continue reading → 
One researcher and doctor explains why. Dr. Pamela Peeke, an expert in nutrition and health, Medical Director for the National Women’s Resource Center, has found that toxic stress and fat are silent but deadly killers. Dr. Peeke associates this “toxic” level of stress with excessive, harmful levels of the stress hormone cortisol. This leads to […] Continue reading →