Since the beginning of time humanity has experienced stressors. Our nervous systems are specifically designed to perceive threats and respond. This can be healthy and good in situations where our built-in alert system protects us. However, as our world has grown, so has our exposure to perceived threats. Stressors are more frequent and it is more difficult to disengage from them. As a result, many of us stay in a heightened state of stress which takes a toll on our minds and