Chronic Stress and Adrenal Fatigue

Stress kills. The long term effects of high levels of adrenal hormones like adrenaline and cortisol have on the body can result in cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, high blood pressure and even heart attacks and strokes.  Fatigue, thyroid problems, memory loss, depression and anxiety can also be linked to stress.

Research has shown that animals under stress up-regulate the enzymes they use to make vitamin C, which protects tissues from damage.  Humans cannot make vitamin C, and so must either eat it, or supplement. Low levels of vitamin C are related to low levels of antioxidants available in the body, and low levels of antioxidants mean high levels of oxidative stress, which can lead to many cancers and chronic disease.  B vitamins are also significantly depleted under stress, and are necessary for liver function to detox and cleanse the body, as well as producing hormones, neurotransmitters, and energy in every one of your cells. If you are deficient in certain vitamins, minerals and amino acids, your body may start showing uncomfortable symptoms.

Chronic Fatigue research has shown viral infections to be responsible for some cases of extreme fatigue.  Heavy metals, thyroid dysfunction, improper digestion and absorption of food, as well as other infections can all play a role in the body’s inability to use it’s energy correctly, or efficiently.

If you are fatigued, depressed, anxious, having trouble sleeping, or unable to lose weight, you may have stress related complications.

Testing offered by Bodhi-Body:
Salivary Stress Hormones, Spectracell Intracellular Analysis, Whole Blood Elements, Chronic Viral Panel, Lyme’s Disease testing, Thyroid Panel, Heavy Metal Analysis

Treatments and Therapies offered at Bodhi Body:
Nutritional IV therapy, oral nutrient supplementation, heavy metal detox, far infrared sauna, massage therapy, constitutional hydrotherapy, colon hydrotherapy and so much more.

If you would like more information on how to replenish your body at Bodhi Body, please email us at info@bodhi-body.com or call us at 480-237-2410 to schedule a consultation.

Health care is changing in America.

Insurance companies are increasing fees, employers are cutting benefits and some small businesses are having to cancel coverage all together due to rising costs.  Patients are paying more out of pocket for fewer covered services and most insurance plans don’t cover essential preventative therapies – even though we know that most chronic disease can be prevented.  So, where does that leave us?
Bodhi Body supports a patient’s right and privilege to take charge of their own health by becoming Patient Activists! With a small investment of time and money, the team at Bodhi Body will help you lay the groundwork for optimal health now and in the future.  We focusing on balancing the body and optimizing function so that you feel your best and prevent disease. We do this through body detoxification, hormone optimization for men and women, nutritional support and stress management.  Its all part of our TRUE Health Plan.  $195 per month provides you with unlimited physician care and attention plus three, feel-good, disease-preventing therapies.  Its almost too good to be true!

TONIGHT: Join us for the B12 and M.I.C Shot Clinic. B12, a fantastic general support shot increases energy, stamina, memory and weight loss. Methionine, Inositol, Choline (M.I.C.) facilitates the body’s ability to loose unwanted weight and realign itself in its new formation. Shots will be administered for $10 and $15, respectively. Full event schedule here!

Please RSVP at 888-271-8877 or email rsvp@bodhi-body.com.

The Bodhi Body Restorative Therapy Detox Program

A complete, physician-designed and supervised intensive cleansing program to help restore your energy and improve your overall health. This intensive program is very beneficial for those without any health problems who want to optimize their health and for those suffering from chronic disease. It is also ideal for women who plan to conceive to ensure that the expectant mother starts out with a “clean slate” prior to conceiving, since the baby is like a magnet for toxins.

What does the Program Include?
7 to 30 Day Detoxification Diet: A whole foods, clean diet, which eliminates all the processed and junk foods. This allows your digestive tract to rest and promotes the removal of toxins and wastes from your body by not consuming additional toxins such as artificial colorings, artificial flavorings, artificial sweeteners, high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, pesticides, herbicides, etc.

Detox Support Supplements: Includes specific supplementation to facilitate and support your body’s detoxification pathways, optimizing your removal of harmful toxins.

Additional Detox Support Therapies
Bodhi Detox IV Therapy
Provides nutrients and antioxidants to enhance the detox pathways of the liver

Far Infrared Sauna Therapy
Promotes lipolysis or fat breakdown, allowing toxins to be released from the fat stores into the blood where they can be removed via sweating. Unlike your traditional sauna, far infrared sauna penetrates to the cellular level, facilitating the diffusion of toxins out of the cell and the diffusion of nutrients into the cells.

Colon Hydrotherapy
Removes toxins from the colon so they are not reabsorbed into the circulation

Constitutional Hydrotherapy
Speeds detox via the liver and skin while also boosting immune system functioning

Massage Therapy
Promotes removal of toxins from the muscles and increases circulation through the body

Acupuncture
Stimulation of digestion and balancing of the Qi in the body allows for more effective detoxification

These therapies can be added onto your Detox Program to maximize your results, allowing you to build your detox program around your specific needs.

To learn more about this program, please visit our website or call us to schedule an appointment today. 888-271-8877

What is Stress?

Stress, whether it is emotional, physical or situational stress, exacts a response from our body. The normal response to stress is often referred to the “fight or flight” response. Our bodies are beautifully prepared to respond to stressors in an effectual way. Chronic stress, the brain’s response to negatively perceived events or situations for a prolonged period over which an individual feels he has no control.

Effects of Chronic Stress

Long-term exposure to stress can lead to serious health problems. Chronic stress disrupts nearly every system in your body. It can suppress the immune system that may lead to increased frequency of colds.  Chronic stress can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and autoimmune disease. It can cause hormone imbalances that can lead to low libido, infertility, and speed up the aging process. Long-term stress can even increase your experience of anxiety and depression.

Balancing Chronic Stress in Your Life

There are many ways we can support our bodies and minds during times of chronic stress.  Some of the more obvious ways we can do this is by 1) eating fresh, organic food that is at least 50% raw (think salads and raw fruits and veggies) 2) getting at least 8 hours of sleep every night 3) reducing the amount of alcohol intake and 4) enjoying some moderate exercise daily e.g. walking, yoga.  Unfortunately, when we are dealing with long-term stress, these suggestions are the hardest to adhere to.  There are many other additional ways that we can help to alleviate and manage stress in our lives.  Massage therapy is a wonderful way to relax the mind and body while helping to rid the body of toxins that disrupt our immune system.  Nutritional supplements and nutritional IVs restore optimal levels of vitamins and minerals to your body that you may not be obtaining from your diet.  Yoga is a superior method for strengthening the body, relaxing the mind, supporting the immune system and detoxing the body- all at the same time!  Guided meditation and hypnosis can help break down internal barriers to healing.

The Team at Bodhi Body can help design a stress-reduction plan for you.  It involves looking at the stress you are exposed to and how you are supporting your body in its attempt to deal with the stressors. Our facility has been designed with you in mind.  Our comfortable rooms and comprehensive therapies will help melt your stress away.  Some of the most common therapies prescribed for stress reduction are: neuromuscular massage, yoga, nutritional therapy (IV and oral), guided meditation and hypnosis, acupuncture, along with a whole host of complete detox therapies.  Our bodies are amazing, resilient machines and can handle moderate amounts of stress beautifully.  But long-term, chronic stress can do a lot of damage.  Assess your stress levels and help support your body as it supports you. For more information about stress management please visit our website.