How do you de-stress daily? Please let us know your favorite ways to de-stress during the day. We all produce a hormone called cortisol which helps us in our daily activities. If we need this hormone 24/7 we run the risk of exhausting our adrenal glands that are called on to consistently produce it. By consistently producing high levels of cortisol we also run the risk of getting sick. With the economy slowing down, people are working harder than ever to support themselves and their families, thus our cortisol levels and stress levels are dangerously high.
It's extremely important for our health (physical and emotional) that we take time during the day to de-stress and lower that cortisol level. Believe it or not, just a few minutes a day of lowering the cortisol output will protect us, as it gives our bodies a chance to return to normal homeostasis.
One of my favorite ways to de-stress is to take a time out and pet my dog, brush her teeth and her fur , clean her ears and talk to her about what may be on my mind. Ten minutes later I feel like a new person and my dog feels great too!
What is your favorite way to de-stress?
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October 03, 2008
February 18, 2008
Skin Care
It's not just using the right products for our skin, but taking care of our bodies as well that allows for "good skin". We must eat healthy, take extra supplements and give our bodies and minds time to relax every day. By taking 5 minutes to do a few diaphragm breaths several times during our day, we allow our bodies and minds to relax thus decreasing the cortisol levels. Once the cortisol production is decreased, our bodies and minds return to homeostasis and our health and immunities improve! Such a simple thing to do, and yet it takes practice to make it a (good) habit. So try to include 3-4 diaphragm breaths several times a day, no matter where you are. Allow your muscles to relax when you exhale (as they will try to), and enjoy the feeling of your body returning to homeostasis and that "feeling good" time. Be good to yourself, as you so deserve! Linda
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