Diabetes Reset and Wellness

Understanding the Impact of Stress and Mood Disorders

By: Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD, CDCES Published on: 09/24/2025

Chronic stress and mood disorders can contribute to serious health issues, including diabetes, heart disease, and inflammation. This blog explores the science behind stress-related illness and highlights holistic and functional medicine approaches—such as yoga, Tai Chi, mindfulness, EFT tapping, and Reishi mushrooms—to support mental, emotional, and metabolic health.