Are you chronically stressed?
Well I know I am, and to be honest it's hard for me to control what with the constant stresses of daily life. It feels like the simple things like reading a book by the pool that relaxed me when I was young doesn't seem to stop the constant worries that rack my brain.
The problem is that when you get used to living in stress for years, the brain gets stuck on this worry loop and it's really hard to stop. We have to retrain the brain to be calm and relaxed.
What's really concerning is the physical strain that stress puts on the body. It affects sleep quality, insulin levels, our weight, our brain health, and so much more.
That's because cortisol is so much more than just a stress hormone. It plays a significant role and is a factor in the regulation of almost every body system.
Dr Joseph Mercola highlights something interesting about cortisol- one of its main roles is to ensure that blood sugar levels don't fall too low.
And as we know, Low blood sugar is even more dangerous than high blood sugar!
High Stress Leads to Diabetes
When we are in a stressful situation the adrenal glands release cortisol. Cortisol then signals to the liver to release glucose so we have energy to deal with the situation.
However, when we experience chronic stress, our blood sugar levels remain elevated. This is a serious problem and can contribute to the development of diabetes over time.
How to Relieve Stress & Reduce High Cortisol levels:
How to Relieve Stress & Reduce High Cortisol levels:
1) Boost- Boost is an amazingly potent herbal formula designed to rejuvenate the adrenal glands, thus combating adrenal fatigue and boosting energy levels.
Our Boost formula includes herbs like Sarsparilla & Muira Puama which together reverses adrenal fatigue which leads to higher energy levels.
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2) Be Sure to Eat Healthy Carbs- If you're chronically stressed the last thing you want to do is cut carbs. Low Carb diets keep us in a stress cycle. When blood sugar dips too low, it triggers cortisol release. This s probably the reason why low carb dieters struggle with irritability and mood swings. Increasing healthy carb intake helps lower cortisol levels.
Proper bread was a staple food for thousands of years. Proper bread without any white or refined flour will actually help keep blood sugar stable.
ANCIENT GRAIN SOURDOUGH BREAD- The best source of carbohydrates is actually real wholegrain bread.
At Joseph's Organic Bakery our Bread is truly 100% wholegrain, no refined flour added, keeping blood sugar levels stables. Check out our Einkorn Bread .
3) Take long walks in nature
Walks in nature lowers cortisol.
4) Magnesium - epsom salt baths. Magnesium reduces both physical and emotional stress
5) Engage in Physical/social activities that bring you joy- this could include dance, karate, art classes, tai chi, anything that you find fun and relaxing
6) Fix your Gut - Good Gut Health is essential for Mood and Energy-
Focus on High Energy foods not dead foods. Processed foods are dead food- choose food that is alive whole unprocessed full of nutrients and probiotics. These foods will give you energy.
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7) Get Sleep-
This is a hard one that i really struggle with. I tend to just fall asleep with the lights and TV on, which invariably leads to bad sleep. Ideally all lights and devices should be turned off a minimum of 30 minutes before bed to ensure we get good sleep. Sleep helps flush cortisol out of the body.
Chronically Elevated Cortisol levels due to stress or illness, can cause adrenal burnout or adrenal fatigue.
ADRENAL FATIGUE is a major culprit behind low energy, low immunity, inflammation, low libido, and it can even lead to high blood pressure, and high blood sugar.
In fact, ADRENAL FATIGUE is the major culprit behind low energy.
Our Boost Supplement rejuvenates the adrenal glands, leading to improvements in overall health.
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Weight Loss Diet Plan
Our Weight Loss Diet Plan is a pathway to weight loss. But the benefits don't end there, by adopting our healthy protocol the body will rejuvenate as a whole, experiencing renewed energy, improved digestion, reduced inflammation, and balanced insulin levels.
To accomplish this, we take a holistic approach by incorporating our ancient grain breads, various teas, herbs & superfoods to offset the years of abuse and toxic overload.
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