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I describe the three main types of stress, and how two of them actually enhance the function of our immune system making us less vulnerable to infections. I review tools that allow us to control our stress in real-time, as well as tools to prevent long-term stress, burnout and stress-induced illness and anxiety. As always, we cover behavioral tools and supplements that can assist or hinder stress control.\n\n#HubermanLab #Stress #Neuroscience\n\nFor an updated list of our current sponsors, please visit our website as previous sponsors mentioned in this podcast episode may no longer be affiliated with us: https:\/\/hubermanlab.com\/sponsors\n\nSocial & Website\nInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hubermanlab \nThreads: https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@hubermanlab\nTwitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/hubermanlab \nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hubermanlab \nTikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@hubermanlab \nLinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/andrew-huberman\nWebsite: https:\/\/www.hubermanlab.com \nNewsletter: https:\/\/www.hubermanlab.com\/newsletter\n\nTimestamps below.\n00:00:00 Introduction \n00:04:41 Emotions: A Logical Framework of Brain-Body Loops \n00:10:29 Stress: The (Falsely Narrow) Animal Attack Narrative \n00:14:31 The Stress RESPONSE: Generic, Channels blood, Biases Action \n00:21:08 Tools to Actually Control Stress: Reduce Alertness or Increase Calm  \n00:24:15 The Fastest Way to Reduce Stress In Real Time: \u201cRespiratory Sinus Arrhythmia\u201d  \n00:29:45 The Fastlane to Calm \n00:34:53 Important Notes About Heart Rate Deceleration: Vaso-vagal Lag \n00:36:50 Cyclic Sighing For Calm and Sleep Induction \n00:37:57 Nasal Breathing For Cosmetic, Immune and Performance Enhancement \n00:38:46 Two Breathing Centers In The Brain \n00:39:45 Breathing For Speaking Clearly  \n00:40:39 The 3 Types of Stress: Short, Medium and Long-Term  \n00:42:10 Positive Effects of Short-Term Stress: Immunity and Focus \n00:45:32 Adrenalin (Epinephrine) Deploys Killer Immune Cells  \n00:46:40 Cyclic Deep Breathing IS Stress: Wim Hof, Tummo & Super-Oxygenation  \n00:50:58 Inflammation Is Useful and Good, In the Short Term \n00:52:02 Procrastination and Self-Manufactured Nootropics \n00:53:00 Relaxation Can Causes Illness  \n00:54:30 Immune Activation Protocol \n00:55:20 Medium Term Stress: A Clear Definition \n00:56:07 Stress Threshold \n00:57:10 Stress Inoculation Tools: Separating Mind & Body, On Purpose \n00:59:50 Use Vision to Calm the Mind When the Body Is Agitated \n01:02:36 Beyond NSDR \n01:04:36 Long Term Stress: Definition, Measurement, Cardiovascular Risks  \n01:06:30 Tools for Dealing With Long Term Stress \n01:08:20 The Oxytocin Myth \n01:09:15 Serotonin: Satiety, Safety  \n01:12:00 Delight and Flexibility  \n01:13:30 Chemical Irritants We Make But Can Control: Tackykinin  \n01:15:40 Impactful Gratitude  \n01:16:25 Non-Prescription Chemical Compounds For Additional Anti-Stress Support  \n01:18:04 Melatonin: Cautionary Note About Adrenal Suppression \n01:19:15 Adrenal Burnout Is A Myth\u2026 But Why You Need to Know About It Anyway \n01:21:10 L-Theanine For Stress Reduction and Task Completion Anxiety \n01:23:00 Beware Taurine and Energy Drinks With Taurine \n01:23:30 Ashwagandha: Can Powerfully Lower Anxiety And Cortisol  \n01:25:50 Examine.com Is An Amazing Free Resource  \n01:26:20 How This All Relates to Emotions: State Versus Demand = Valence \n01:32:00 Modulating Reactivity, Mindfulness, & Functionality With Objective Tools \n01:34:00 Next Steps  \n01:35:40 Topic Suggestions, Subscriptions and Reviews Please \n01:37:40 Additional Resources, Synthesis\n\nPlease note that The Huberman Lab Podcast is distinct from Dr. Huberman's teaching and research roles at Stanford University School of Medicine. 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