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How Does Stress Affect Your Immune System?

Until you start studying physiology, it can be difficult to see how organ systems interact with each other. In the western mindset, we tend to separate things as if nothing is interconnected. Have a headache or fever? Take Tylenol or Motrin. Have an ulcer or GERD? Take antacids. Anxiety? Take a Xanax. This non-holistic view …

Consequences of Elevated Cortisol

Cortisol is made in the adrenal glands and is an incredibly helpful hormone. Almost every cell in the body has a cortisol receptor. It doesn’t become a problem until there’s overproduction OR it’s increased at the wrong time of day (night vs. morning). It’s important to recognize the importance of keeping cortisol in balance, and …