The Best Natural Remedies for your Body

Dec 21, 2021

When is too much stress too much for your body?

Cortisol levels increase when we are stressed - but what does that mean for us? One of many of the multitude of functions of cortisol in the body is the provision of energy for the body. Cortisol stimulates fat and...

Jul 15, 2021

Stress can make you fat.... here's how

Stress is typically caused by a trigger that leads to the secretion of adrenaline and cortisol. This response, while helpful in cases of danger, can be detrimental to our well-being if not controlled properly. High levels of cortisol are associated...

Oct 26, 2020

How your stress could be causing your digestive issues (bloating, fat storage and constipation are a few!)

Mental stress leads to chronic activation of the neuroendocrine systems. Cortisol favors central fat deposition, a decrease in the adipostatic signal leptin and an increase in the orexogenic signal ghrelin, inducing increased appetite and food intake. For women, stress often...