Here’s what we learned

How to build nervous system resiliency from the inside. Lowering the stress response and giving the nervous system what it needs. From nutrition to nervous system regulation, applying these simple steps in your daily life will help you thrive (or at least not feel like you’re drowning)

• Balancing Blood Sugar - 3 balanced meals per day

  • 20g high-quality protein or more

  • 1/2 plate veggies for fibre and nutrients

  • 1/4 plate quality carbs and/or fats

• Eating Breakfast within 60 minutes of waking

  • Lowering the stress response and setting your blood sugar for all day energy

• Getting enough Stress Relief Nutrients

  • B Vitamins: Eggs, leafy greens, nutritional yeast, liver, lentils

  • Protein: Chicken, eggs, beef, cottage cheese, lentils, beans, fish

  • Zinc: Pumpkin seeds, beef, chickpeas, cashews, oysters

  • Vitamin C: Red bell peppers, kiwi, strawberries, broccoli, citrus fruits

  • Magnesium: Pumpkin seeds, spinach, almonds, dark chocolate, black beans (supplement: CanPrev Mg Bisglycinate is my favourite)

• Completing your Stress Cycle

  • Release stress from the day and tell your brain, “I am safe now” so you can rest.

  • Ways to do this:

    • Walk

    • Exercise

    • Dance

    • Shake

    • Deep breaths

    • Squeeze muscles tight

• Self Time

  • Go play and have fun! Joy and stress cannot coexist

  • Schedule in time each day and week

• Regulating Your Nervous System with Breathwork

  • Use the Relaxation Breath: Nose, Belly, Exhale throughout the day

  • Do a deeper breathwork session 5+ minutes each day to regulate your nervous system, release stress, and increase your capacity to handle life events.