Stress Management

Stress management involves techniques and habits that help you control how your body responds to daily pressures. Chronic stress can lead to emotional eating, poor sleep, and weight gain because of the hormone cortisol, so managing stress is an essential part of any weight-loss plan.

Stress management encompasses cognitive-behavioural strategies, relaxation techniques, and lifestyle interventions aimed at modulating the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. Chronic HPA activation elevates cortisol, which promotes visceral adiposity, increases appetite for energy-dense foods, and impairs sleep quality — all of which undermine weight-loss efforts.

Many patients focus only on diet and exercise but overlook stress as a major barrier to weight loss. Dr Wang takes a holistic approach at Accord Medical, addressing lifestyle factors including stress to help you achieve sustainable results.