by Danica TraparaParsley Health Danica graduated from the Ivey School of Business at Western University and started her career working in digital marketing at several software companies. Soon after, she discovered…
Danica graduated from the Ivey School of Business at Western University and started her career working in digital marketing at several software companies. Soon after, she discovered her passion for holistic health and wellness and went on to become a certified health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Danica is passionate about blending her experience in wellness and marketing to create content that delights, inspires and educates readers to live their healthiest life. Outside of work, you can find her practicing…
Close Read full bioCortisol, one of the main stress response chemicals produced by the adrenal glands is responsible for maintaining the health of and proper communication between every cell in your body.
When cortisol levels are disrupted, such as when we are chronically stressed, we can end up with a host of symptoms. Some of the most common ones we see include:
- Sleep problems
- Hormonal imbalances
- Blood sugar problems
- Increased belly fat
- Increased inflammation
- A weakened immune system
In fact, many chronic diseases can be traced to disturbances in the natural cortisol pattern. The good news is that with the right tools, it’s easy to reduce cortisol levels by shifting the body from the stress response (the autonomic nervous system) to the relaxation response (the parasympathetic nervous system). When this happens, your cortisol levels drop and your body gets back to healing.
In this video, Dr. Berzin shares her top tip to help you easily activate your parasympathetic nervous system, lower cortisol, and feel more balanced.
by Danica TraparaParsley Health Danica graduated from the Ivey School of Business at Western University and started her career working in digital marketing at several software companies. Soon after, she discovered her passion for holistic health and wellness and went on to become a certified health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Danica is passionate about blending her experience in wellness and marketing to create content that delights, inspires and educates readers to live their healthiest life. Outside of work, you can find her practicing…
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