Are you feeling burnt out?
You need to lower the hormone cortisol which is keeping you in stress mode.
As your body perceives stress, your adrenal glands make and release the hormone cortisol into your bloodstream. Cortisol causes an increase in your heart rate and blood pressure. It’s your natural “flight or fight” response.
When you wake up or exercise, normal levels of cortisol are released. These levels can help regulate your blood pressure and blood sugar levels and even strengthen your heart muscle.
In small doses, the hormone can heighten memory, increase your immune system and lower sensitivity to pain.
BUT, if you are in constant high stress mode and living life in top gear, you body will constantly pump out cortisol which has negative effects.
Your body will stay in stress mode (called “fight or flight”) and you may suffer from:
– Increased blood sugar levels
– Weight gain
– Suppressed immune system
– Digestive problems
– Heart disease
It also has an adverse effect on changing the brain’s chemicals affecting learning capacity. Also, over long term can lead to depression and anxiety.
If you want to help your long-term health, you NEED to lower your stress levels!
Give yourself some self care today. ❤