the human cost of
stress and anxiety
survival mode gone wrong
The fight-or-flight response protected ancient humans when they encountered danger. This reaction flooded their bodies with hormones and chemicals that boosted their strength and speed so they could attack or escape what threatened them. This response worked well when threats were occasional & short-lived, but in our modern world filled with stress and anxiety these fight-or-flight responses are triggered even when we're not in danger.
our overactive nervous systems
While the fight-or-flight response protected our ancient ancestors from danger, the stress and anxiety of the 21st century repeatedly triggers the reaction for events that aren't life-threatening. Things like difficult bosses, social media trolls & political unrest make our nervous system misfire—all day, every day. Overactivation of our fight-or-flight responses can physically damage the body.
out of control
stress circuits
Fight-or-flight responses release the hormones cortisol and epinephrine that increase blood pressure and heart rate, as well as elevate blood glucose and insulin levels. Occasional short bursts of the hormones superpowers the body to fight or flee, but when daily stress & anxiety repeatedly trigger the fight-or-flight response, excessive amounts of the hormones flood the body keeping blood pressure, glucose, and insulin levels elevated.
the problem no one talks about
Repeated fight-or-flight reactions flood the body with stress hormones causing glucose and insulin levels to stay elevated. Over time this generates inflammation and oxidation throughout the body—reactions which create digestive issues, weight gain, body aches, and insomnia. If left unchecked, inflammation & oxidation can cause or contribute to long-term health issues.
stress, anxiety & chronic disease
Eventually the inflammation and oxidation caused by unregulated release of cortisol and epinephrine can damage cellular DNA in the organs and tissues. This damage can cause or contribute to the development of life-threatening diseases like Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, pulmonary disease, and cancer.
we target the source of stress
Breathwork & mindfulness apps help with surges of anxiety, but once the nervous system is ramped up and hyperactive they're just not effective. Rezist's MindShield protocol lowers stress reactivity at its source. It helps you physically rewire brain stress circuits so fight-or-flight reactions will occur less often and with much less intensity.
