Is Stress Affecting Your Health? Here’s What Most Doctors Miss

Let’s be honest: Most doctors don’t ask about stress.

In functional medicine, we don’t “treat” stress as a disease. Instead, we work with your body to build resilience so you can handle life’s ups and downs without burning out or breaking down.

If you suspect that stress might be showing up in your body, but you’re not sure where to begin, here are 4 questions you can bring to a holistically minded practitioner:

1️⃣ Do I need stress hormone testing?

Chronic stress can disrupt key hormones like cortisol and DHEA, which regulate your energy, mood, and immune function.Feeling wired-but-tired? Constantly on edge? Testing your stress hormones can offer real insight and show whether your body needs extra support to restore balance.

2️⃣ Could stress be affecting my gut?

The gut-brain connection is powerful. Stress can lead to bloating, constipation, or discomfort… and poor gut health can actually make you less resilient to stress.A comprehensive stool test can help determine whether your digestion and microbiome need support to help calm your whole system.

3️⃣ What nutrients do I need when I’m stressed?

When you’re stressed, your body burns through magnesium, B vitamins, and vitamin C faster than usual.This can leave you feeling foggy, fatigued, or struggling to sleep. A practitioner trained in nutrition can help identify where you’re depleted and how to rebuild.

4️⃣ Could stress be affecting my hormones?

Stress doesn’t just affect your mood, it can ripple through your entire hormonal system.Things like PMS, irregular cycles, blood sugar swings, and mood instability can all be linked to chronic stress. A functional medicine approach helps connect the dots.

Here’s the truth:

Stress is not just an emotional state, it’s a whole-body experience.And healing from stress requires a whole-person approach.

That’s exactly what we do here in our practice. If you are a California Resident, take the next step in prioritizing your heart health. Schedule a discovery call today to explore how we can support your wellness journey!