Tag: Cortisol

Morning blues signify a poor sleep-wake cycle, throwing some key hormones off balance. Waking up early, going to bed on time and practicing yoga regularly can help. Keep the room naturally lit, reduce caffeine intake towards the evenings, have a light dinner and switch off all electronics before bedtime. Waking up to a pleasant view can also help.

Cortisol prepares your body for fight-or-flight response, assists in glucose metabolism and regulates blood sugar and suppresses inflammation and immune response. Cortisol levels ebb as soon as the danger is averted. But stress can cause cortisol levels to stay high on a continuous basis. This leads to higher risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease and cognitive ability.

Cortisol is a glucocorticoid produced in response to stress. It is made from cholesterol and its synthesis and release is controlled by ACTH. It helps us deal with stress by shutting down unnecessary functions, like reproduction and the immune system, in order to direct all energies toward dealing with the stress at hand. It also decreases calcium absorption in the intestine.

Meditation reduces cortisol levels. -Stress stimulates production of cortisol, decreases the monthly surge of luteinizing hormone (LH) which is responsible for triggering ovulation. Meditation helps reduce this. It also reduces insulin resistance and improves sex hormone balance both of which equally contribute to one's fertility.

Sleeping naked can be comfortable. Your t-shirt or pyjamas won't get stuck during sleep. Lowers the risk of skin disease, as your body usually covered all day, gets to breathe. It helps keep your sleeping environment below 70F every night and regulates its melatonin and growth hormone levels. These chemicals help prevent ageing and are essential for good health.

Less is more, right? Yes, if you’re talking about miles per hour when you get pulled over for speeding, but not in the realm...