Whether you realize it or not, stress plays a huge role in your health!  

The stresses in life have changed dramatically over the centuries but our response still remains the same.  Cortisol is a stress hormone that is secreted by the adrenal cortex that helps our body cope with stress by mobilizing stored energy sources and increasing the availability of substances for tissue repairs.  

Cortisol can be very helpful in the short-term but chronic stress (overexposure to cortisol) can disrupt many of your body's processes and increase risk for anxiety, depression, weight gain, insomnia, and digestive problems.

 So, how can we get back into balance?

• A very powerful way to decrease stress and improve energy is through diaphragmatic breathing exercises

• Eliminate caffeine and alcohol

• Exercise

• Adrenal Supportive Herbs (like Panax ginseng or  Eleutherococcus senticosus)