Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or constantly “on”?
You’re not alone—and more importantly, it doesn’t have to stay that way.
At Integra Direct Primary Care in Manchester, NH, we believe that understanding your body is the first step toward feeling better. Stress is not just a mental experience—it has real, measurable effects on your physical health, from inflammation to gut function to sleep quality.
That’s why we’re hosting an educational program designed to help you better understand stress—and what you can do about it.
Learn from Marty Donovan, RPH, DCN and Colleen Donovan, MS, CSN-c from the Natural Wellness Corner in Concord, NH. Together, they bring a unique blend of clinical insight and practical application to help you better understand how your body responds to stress—and how to support it.
How Stress Affects Your Health
Chronic stress can quietly impact multiple systems in the body:
- Hormonal imbalance (cortisol dysregulation)
- Increased inflammation
- Digestive issues and gut imbalance
- Sleep disruption and fatigue
- Mood changes, including anxiety and irritability
These changes often build gradually, making it easy to overlook the connection between how you feel and what your body is experiencing.
The Gut–Brain Connection
One of the most overlooked aspects of stress is its effect on gut health.
Your gut and brain are constantly communicating. When stress levels rise:
- The gut microbiome can shift
- Inflammation may increase
- Nutrient absorption can be affected
- Mental clarity and mood can decline
Understanding this connection opens the door to practical, effective ways to support both mental and physical health.
Lifestyle & Nutrition: The Foundation of Resilience
At Integra Direct Primary Care, we emphasize sustainable, realistic approaches to health.
During this session, we’ll explore how:
- Nutrition supports brain and gut function
- Daily habits influence your stress response
- Small, consistent changes can improve resilience over time
This is not about perfection—it’s about practical strategies that fit into real life.
Event Details
Wellness Strategies for Stress Resilience
📍 Derryfield Middle School Gateway Conference Room, Manchester, NH
🗓 Thursday, April 23from 6:00-7:30 pm
RSVP Required: 📧 info@integradpc.com , 📱 Call or Text: 603-716-5533
Why This Matters
Many people assume stress is simply something to “push through.”
But when left unaddressed, it can contribute to long-term health concerns—from chronic inflammation to metabolic and immune imbalance.
The good news?
Small, intentional changes can create meaningful improvements over time.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed and telling yourself, “this is just how life is,” this is your opportunity to pause, learn, and consider a different path forward.
Sometimes the most important step in improving your health… is simply understanding it better.
