You’re doing the mindset work. You’re trying to rest more. You’re even doing these three things for your nutrition and lifestyle –
- Eating a balanced diet with whole foods: Foods rich in omega-3s, like salmon, and magnesium, like leafy greens, can help reduce stress levels and improve brain health.
- Staying hydrated: Dehydration can worsen anxiety, so drinking enough water throughout the day helps maintain mental clarity and emotional balance.
- Practicing regular physical activity: Exercise boosts endorphins, the body’s natural mood enhancers, and reduces cortisol, the stress hormone.
So why does your anxiety still feel like it runs the show?
Here’s the truth most people miss:
Your stress response is written into your biology.

Some of us are genetically wired to:
Produce more stress hormones (like cortisol)
Stay in “fight or flight” longer
Struggle to regulate our nervous system efficiently
Burn through calming nutrients faster
That doesn’t mean you’re doomed to feel overwhelmed. It just means your strategy needs to match your biology.
Through simple testing and support, you can uncover:
The specific genes that may be amplifying your stress response
What nutrients your body might need more of to feel calm + focused
Which lifestyle shifts will actually work for you
No more generic advice. No more wondering if you’re doing something wrong. Just real answers, and relief.
Ready to uncover what’s really going on beneath your stress? Schedule a free chat to learn more.
Know someone who’s anxious and exhausted but “doing everything right”?
Forward them this email,they might be missing the most overlooked piece of the puzzle.
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