Root causes of stress, pain, and fatigue

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By Jennifer Tardy

Each month, I share practical health insights, the latest research, and tools you can use to support your body at the root level—not just manage symptoms. Here’s what’s new this September:

In the News

Why Monday Stress Sticks With Us

New research shows that “Monday stress” can leave a biological imprint that lingers for weeks.

In a study of more than 3,500 adults, researchers found:

  • People who felt anxious on Mondays had 23% higher cortisol levels in their hair

  • The effect lasted up to two months

  • Even retirees were still “programmed” to feel it

  • Heart attacks spike by 19% on Mondays

It’s a powerful reminder that stress impacts the body long after the moment has passed.

The good news: stress isn’t something you just have to live with. Lifestyle changes, nutrition, nervous system regulation, and targeted testing can all help uncover how your body responds—and what it needs to restore balance.

Pro Health Tip

How Natural Nutrients Support Inflammation

Unlike medications that block inflammation, certain foods and nutrients help your body regulate its own pathways.

Some examples include:

  • Curcumin (turmeric): supports antioxidant defenses

  • Ginger: helps maintain healthy inflammatory pathways

  • Quercetin: stabilizes mast cells triggered by allergens

  • Omega-3s (EPA & DHA): promote balance in the inflammatory response

  • Magnesium: supports relaxation for muscles and the nervous system

These aren’t one-size-fits-all solutions, but when tailored to your unique needs, they can be powerful supports.

Did You Know?

Chronic Pain Often Has Hidden Root Causes

Pain isn’t always about “wear and tear.” Research shows that underlying drivers can include:

  • Neuroinflammation: stress and poor sleep amplify pain signals in the brain

  • Gut health imbalances: a disrupted gut lining can trigger inflammation body-wide

  • Hormonal shifts: stress-related changes in cortisol or progesterone can affect pain regulation

Once we uncover these root causes, we can build a plan for long-term relief—whether that includes gut-healing foods, nervous system support, hormone balance, or targeted nutrients.

Just this week, a client shared that he’s finally free from the chronic pain he lived with for years. His transformation came from upgrading his diet, healing his gut, and reducing stress. Stories like his are daily reminders that when we address the root, real healing is possible.

Your body is always communicating. Small, consistent steps add up to big changes over time.

 

Jennifer is a IPHM, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Integrative Health Coach and a Personal Trainer. Eating for Healing Nutrition and Wellness transforms lives through the power of holistic nutrition.
She can be reached at 803-556-2593.