Typically when talking about reducing stress in our lives, we focus on physical aspects like intense exercise, scheduling regular massages, or even acupuncture. Even though Karen and I believe in these stress-banishing techniques and personally use the first two on a regular basis to help reduce stress in our lives, many times it’s the emotional […]
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Top 8 Steps to Reduce Chronic Stress
Cortisol is the hormone that is secreted as a response to stress, called the “stress hormone.” This stress hormone makes belly fat… It is produced by adrenal glands (which sit on top of kidneys and reacts to stress.) It is opposed by growth hormone so as GH levels decrease (by aging) cortisol increases because nothing […]