Stress prompts the release of cortisol, a corticosteroid hormone that is produced the adrenal glands that sit atop the kidneys. Cortisol is the body’s “fight or flight” response to stress and helps the give the metabolism a much needed boost in times of peril. However, when produced in large quantities, cortisol can wreak havoc on the body and many of the body’s biological processes.
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March 8, 2010
Stress and Diabetes
According to an article recently published on WorldHealth.net, chronic stress can lead to cognitive decline in type II diabetics. Produced by the adrenal glands, the “stress hormone” known as cortisol is produced as the body’s natural “fight or flight” response to elevated stress levels; however, scientists have found that diabetics with high morning cortisol levels demonstrate lower mental acuity.
February 12, 2010
Make YOU your number one priority this Valentine's Day
We often use Valentine’s Day to reflect on the relationships we have with the important people in our lives. Perhaps the most important person to build a relationship with is you. We have an obligation to take care of our health – not only to ourselves, but to our loved ones as well. We owe it to ourselves – and to our loved ones, to be proactive about our health and wellness to guarantee many more, happy and healthy years to come.
December 22, 2009
Stress-Induced Insomnia Linked to Hormonal Imbalance
Over 60 million American men and women suffer from insomnia and sleeplessness each year and recent studies have indicated that the cause may be largely attributed to an underlying hormonal imbalance.
October 26, 2009
Stressed Out? …Cortisol May be to Blame
Cortisol is a hormone that is produced by the adrenal glands in response to stress or anxiety, giving it the name “the stress hormone.” When we experience stress or anxiety, our bodies respond to these stressors by releasing cortisol into our blood stream. Cortisol is our body’s “fight or flight” response to stress. On the short term, increased levels of cortisol can help boost the body’s immune system, desensitize the body’s response to pain, increase energy levels and help maintain homeostasis.
March 25, 2009
How Young is too Young for Hormone Therapy?
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Before rushing to the anti-depressants, consider that your depression may be caused my a hormonal imbalance and natural bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can help.
March 13, 2009
Always Tired? Chronic Fatigue and Hormonal Imbalance
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February 23, 2009
A Testosterone Recession?
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