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Stress is a fact of life and so is cortisol—your constant companion during stressful situations. Cortisol is there for brief stressors, like when you wake up late and have to rush to work. And cortisol is with you when stress is more long term, like when you are dealing with a chronic illness. There’s a… Read More
The Ultimate Guide to Stress Management: Stress Management 101 Did you know that 77% of people experience physical symptoms such as fatigue/headache because of stress?1 And 73% experience psychological symptoms such as irritability, nervousness, or lack of energy?2 People tend to feel stress at some point in time in their lives. It’s an instinctive response that… Read More
Cortisol 101 + 8 Tips to Lowering Cortisol Naturally Cortisol is known as the stress hormone but it is also a life sustaining adrenal hormone essential to the maintenance of homeostasis. It’s released during the body’s “fight or flight” response to a physical danger. Physical threats Cortisol prepares the body for physical danger by releasing glucose into the… Read More
Stress-Less Lessons You know the saying: All work, no play (or too much play)… But being dull or over working yourself isn’t really the issue—stress is. The numbers are staggering: 43% of all adults suffer adverse health effects from stress, and between 75-90% of all doctor’s office visits are for stress-related ailments and complaints! And… Read More
Do you have a case of the UGLIES? I am sitting with a cup a tea getting ready to support people who are ready to reduce the toxins in their body and the inflammation it causes using my Lean & Clean Fall Cleanse Detox, and I’m being reminded of the problems that inflammation can create in our… Read More
This is one dark chocolate treat. Did you know that dark chocolate (75-80%+ cacao) can help lower the stress hormone cortisol? It does! And no wonder we crave chocolate when we are stressed. It is actually a good thing! So if you are feeling stressed, try eating a square of extra dark chocolate (75-80% cacao)… Read More
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