Tag: cortisol

  • 15 Signs of Cushings Syndrome Never to Ignore

    15 Signs of Cushings Syndrome Never to Ignore

    Cushings syndrome is a symptom that affects many parts of the body. Unfortunately, the worst part of it is the part that everyone can see – the changes in physical appearance. When a person has this syndrome, there is nothing they can do to hide it. One good thing about the syndrome is that it’s…

  • 7 Ways To Reduce The Cortisol In Your Body

    7 Ways To Reduce The Cortisol In Your Body

    Our bodies produce cortisol when stressed – a byproduct of innate, evolutionary programming that helps initiate action and elude danger. Cortisol, in addition to epinephrine, is an important stress hormone that serves a variety of functions. In fact, cortisol helps keep us alive by maintaining our body’s homeostasis (balance). It helps regulate blood pressure levels,…

  • This Is What Negative Thinking Does to Your Brain and Body

    This Is What Negative Thinking Does to Your Brain and Body

    Over centuries, our amazing brain has evolved to make decisions and respond quickly to threats for our safety and survival.  When we stress, worry or have negative thinking, we trick our brains into believing that there is an immediate threat. As a result, our fight or flight response kicks in to deal with the event.…