Showing posts with label cortisol. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cortisol. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Lower Cortisol Levels with Vaxa Adapt

Vaxa Adapt can help to naturally lower cortisol levels. Cortisol is a stress hormone that is secreted from glands on top our kidneys. It’s sort of a milder version of adrenaline. This kind of hormone is built into our systems for us to respond effectively to stressful situations. Cortisol can tap into our stored energy resources and convert it quickly into energy that can trigger the “fight-or-flight” response to stressful situations.

We didn’t have any problems with our cortisol levels during olden times. However, today, we are bombarded with stressors, such as bill payments, work-related stress, poor food choices, overtraining, and lack of sleep. Every time we are stressed, our bodies produce cortisol and so with daily stress comes unhealthy cortisol levels.

Too much cortisol is detrimental to our health. This may lead to a variety of health problems including  adrenal fatigue, heart disease, hormonal imbalances, high blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

Cortisol is also essential for our normal sleeping routines. Our cortisol level production peaks at 8:00 AM so you can start your day. Then, throughout the day, it drops to its lowest levels at about 8:00 to 10:00 PM. This allows you to fall asleep. However, because of stress, this normal cortisol rhythm is destroyed.

How can you keep to healthy levels of cortisol? Here are a few tips you can follow to maintain normal cortisol levels and rhythm.

  1. Don’t miss a meal. Eating regularly will help you lower your cortisol levels as skipping meals cause your body to release cortisol.
  2. Eat according to your metabolic type. When you eat too much carbohydrates, your body releases cortisol to stabilize your rising insulin levels. 
  3. Relax during peak cortisol times. Try relaxation techniques to lower your cortisol production, such as lying down on the floor and belly breathing for 5 to 10 minutes. 
  4. Sleep earlier. You should get to bed on time at about 10:30 PM.
  5. Avoid stimulants. Energy drinks with ephedra-like substances and caffeine can shift your body into sympathetic dominance. If you must drink your coffee, drink them in the mornings. 
  6. Don’t overtrain. If you’re exercising, try to keep your workouts under one hour. Working out for more than one hour will lead to declining testosterone levels and your cortisol hormones then help out. Don’t train for more than two days in a row. Listen to your body and allow it to rest.
  7. Drink cortisol reduction supplements such as Vaxa Adapt which contain natural adaptogens which lower cortisol levels without side effects.
Lower cortisol levels is the secret to a healthy lifestyle. When you keep your cortisol levels to a minimum, you’ll be less likely to experience health problems in the long run. So, now you realize why Adapt with natural adaptogens is important to help you with stress.

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Beat Stress with Adaptogens

Stress and Adaptogens
Are you feeling stressed out in your job? You’re not alone. The Washington Post reported that 54% of Americans are concerned about the stress in their lives. An even greater number rank money and their jobs as the primary triggers for stress.

Stress may seem like a normal part of our lives but did you know that stress could be dangerous to your health? When you are stressed out, your body responds and produces hormones to cope with the challenge. The hormones that your body produces are adrenaline and cortisol.

Stress Hormones
Cortisol and adrenaline cause your body to perform better. Your heart rate, blood pressure, and metabolism speed up. Your blood vessels allow your blood to flow into your muscles, making your actions quicker and more powerful. Your liver helps, too, by releasing glucose to increase your body’s energy. These physical changes help you react quickly and effectively to handle stress.

Sounds like a good thing, right? Not so much. You see, your body’s response to stress is quite handy if you’re trying to win a football game or slamming the brakes to your car to avoid hitting a tree. The stress response puts your body in an abnormal state. That’s why your body needs to recover from it.

Now, imagine being under stress for longer periods. Your body will respond to the stress continuously. That is bad. Cortisol can become toxic in larger doses. This hormone can lead to high blood pressure and make you prone to heart attacks. Your energy will flag and your immune system will be compromised. Your serotonin levels will drop, making you more prone to depression and anxiety.

The only thing you can do to beat the stress is to either remove the sources of stress or help your body along with adaptogens. Although it may be tempting to throw your boss out the window, you can’t. So let’s look at the other alternative, adaptogens.

The first time I heard about adaptogens, I thought my friend was asking me to take some sort of illegal drug.  It sounds like one, right? Then I found out that adaptogens are plant extracts that help you cope with stress. Since adaptogens are derived from plants, it is all-natural. Adaptogens lower cortisol levels and increase energy. They also improve your focus and make you more alert. If you’d like to try out adaptogens, try Vaxa Adapt. It’s made in the USA, and so it’s as safe as you can get.

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