article_snippet: When the body is stressed or anxious, the body goes into fight or flight mode which shuts down digestion and healing.
article_snippet: When a person is stressed and anxious, they go into a ‘fight or flight’ mode in which stress hormones are released, making the body more aroused and responsive, shifting blood from the skin to the muscles, and raising heart rate.
article_snippet: If you’re in a state of stress, your body isn’t absorbing as many nutrients as possible, so the need for nutrients is increased,' Dr Parletta said. '