The Mind-Body Connection: How Stress Affects Your Physical Health

Stress doesn’t just affect your mind — it affects your entire body. At Be. Women’s Health in Frisco, TX, we help women understand the physiology of stress so they can reclaim control.

Stress can show up as:

✔ Headaches
✔ Fatigue
✔ Weight changes
✔ Insomnia
✔ Irregular periods
✔ Digestive issues
✔ Anxiety and irritability
✔ Weakened immune system

Why?

Stress triggers a flood of cortisol and adrenaline. When these hormones stay elevated, they disrupt:
• Sleep
• Metabolism
• Blood sugar
• Digestion
• Reproductive hormones

What helps:

• Breathwork and grounding
• Regular movement
• Reducing alcohol and caffeine
• Therapy
• Nervous system support
• Boundary-setting
• Better sleep routines

You don’t have to fix everything — just start supporting your system in small, meaningful ways.

Need help managing stress symptoms? Book a whole-health visit at Be. in Frisco.