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School Yourself on Back to School Stress

It’s back to school time, and the hope of free time springs eternal in parents’ souls. Then, splat! oatmeal lands on the Cocker Spaniel’s head, bringing buckets of laughter from your 5 year old and tear-filled yelps from your toddler. … Continue reading

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Exercising for stress relief? Have fun!

If your stress response system is compromised, either reacting too much or too little, it is important to tailor the amount of exercise to a level your body can handle. This is because high intensity exercise or exercise of an … Continue reading

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Is Taking Cortisol a Safe Way to Treat Adrenal Fatigue?

Is Isocort a safe way to treat my adrenal fatigue? I have been self-treating for over a year now, and I get ahead and then life issues, (surgery, stress, job stress) kick me back down. I have not wanted to … Continue reading

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Why Does Adrenal Fatigue Give Me a Racing Feeling?

Q: My cortisol levels are finally normal after several years of being quite low. However, it’s taking my body much longer to regain strength and i still “race” inside all the time. What exactly is going on physiologically when i … Continue reading

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What is Adrenal Fatigue?

What is adrenal fatigue? Your adrenal glands respond to every internal and external stress you experience by preparing your body to react to the stressor while maintaining your life-preserving homeostasis. They do this via the various hormones they produce, the … Continue reading

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Stress and Digestion Part 2-When Stress Takes Over

Stress and Your Digestive System Any stress you experience, be it physical or emotional, activates the sympathetic nervous system and triggers production of adrenal hormones, such as adrenaline and cortisol, that prepare your body to deal with the stress. This … Continue reading

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Cortisol and Adrenal Function

The hormones secreted by your adrenals influence all the major physiological processes in your body. They closely affect the utilization of carbohydrates and fats, the conversion of fats and proteins into energy, the distribution of stored fat (especially around your … Continue reading

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