Sometimes life’s stresses get the better of us and it can quickly manifest into a very anxious mind. In this special guest episode, we speak to clinical psychologist Dr Jodie Lowinger, who runs The Anxiety Clinic. She breaks down what happens in our bodies when we suffer from anxiety and provides simple solutions to soothe an anxious mind. For anyone wanting to feel better, this episode is a must.

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References
Stress raises blood pressure
www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/in-depth/stress-and-high-blood-pressure/art-20044190#:~:text=Reactions%20to%20stress%20can%20affect,long%2Dterm%20high%20blood%20pressure

Stress and elevated cortisol
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/cortisol-and-stress#faq

Chronic stress and inflammation
www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306453018306954

Stress impacts gut health
www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/the-gut-brain-connection

Cortisol belly
www.healthdirect.gov.au/the-role-of-cortisol-in-the-body#:~:text=Cortisol%20is%20a%20steroid%20hormone,cortisol%20can%20cause%20health%20problems

Stress and alcohol - the connection
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3797525/

Stress impacts magnesium and vitamin B
www.healthdirect.gov.au/blog/can-magnesium-help-to-reduce-anxiety#:~:text=Low%20levels%20of%20magnesium%20in,helps%20muscle%20tissue%20to%20relax

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9190671/

Low GI diet best for stress
www.everydayhealth.com/wellness/united-states-of-stress/ultimate-diet-guide-stress-management/

Don’t skip meals with stress
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7742741/

Connect with Dr Jodie

theanxietyclinic.com.au

drjodie.com.au