HPA axis

The HPA-axis: Managing Stress and Adrenal Fatigue

THE HPA-AXIS: MANAGING STRESS AND ADRENAL FATIGUE Did you know the HPA-axis (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal), also known as “fight-or-flight,” plays a dynamic role in bodily function? When appropriately activated, this stress response can aid in survival. When over-activated, it can lead to destructive imbalance. The HPA-axis regulates your body’s health from body temperature to satiety, fluid retention,…