Stress & Mental Health Articles
Explore the interconnected relationship between stress, gut-health and IBD.
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Symptoms of High Cortisol Levels in Males and Females
Oct 6, 2024 - Eliana Oberman
Cortisol, a steroid hormone produced from cholesterol in the adrenal glands, plays a key role in the body’s response to stress. The hypothalamus signals the pituitary gland to release ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone), which stimulates cortisol production. While short-term cortisol spikes help the body manage stress, chronic elevation can result in symptoms like weight gain, high […]
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Understanding the Connection Between Gut Health and Stress
Sep 10, 2024- Betsy Vedder
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Understanding the Connection Between Gut Health and Stress
Sep 10, 2024- Betsy Vedder
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The Benefits of Ashwagandha for Cortisol Levels
Aug 1, 2024 - Evinature
Cortisol is also known as the stress hormone. Produced by the adrenal glands, cortisol is responsible for our ‘fight or flight’ response to stress. Our modern lives are full of predatorial stressors, from the enormous onslaught of environmental toxins found even in mother’s milk, to crossing the street safely. And even if we make a […]
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The Benefits of Chamomile for Cortisol Levels
Jul 21, 2024- Summer Pitocchelli-Schwartzman
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