Cortisol / Stress Imbalances
Cortisol is also known as the stress hormone. While important for daily function, too much or too little cortisol can cause health problems. Balancing hormones requires precision. Transforming Yourself PLLC is a highly trained Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine provider to help with hormone imbalances.
Common Chronic Stress Symptoms
Binge eating
Confusion
Fatigue
Irritability
Low energy
Night sweats
Shakiness between meals
Sugar/salt craving
Thinning Skin
Insomnia
High blood pressure/cholesterol
Thyroid not functioning properly
Bone loss
Low libido
Recent statistics say 75-90% of illnesses are related to our stress responses which can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, anxiety disorders, and gastrointestinal disorders.
Our bodies are, however, amazing in all the ways it protects itself. After some time of constant stress, the brain signals the adrenal glands to turn down the stress/cortisol response.
Common Progressed Chronic Stress Symptoms
Digestive problems
Fatigue
Emotional imbalances
Lack of stamina
Sensitivity to light
Poor wound healing
Unresponsive hypothyroidism
Low blood pressure
Low libido
Wellness Programs
Are you experiencing cortisol imbalances?
Cortisol imbalances may be present if you can say “yes” to any of these questions:
Are you exhausted?
Do you drag yourself out of bed in the morning and drink a cup of coffee just to get up and going?
Do you fight fatigue throughout the day?
Does the slightest bit of stress send you over the edge?
Do you find that you are not bouncing back from stress like you used to?
Do you suffer from muscle or joint pain, recurrent infections, allergies, anxiety or panic attacks, or low blood sugar or blood pressure?
Do you feel weak or often lightheaded?
Stress is something we all experience. Reports have shown 55% of Americans feel overly stressed throughout the day. However, chronic stress can cause the body to stay in a heightened state of alertness, even when there's no danger, and can lead to high cortisol levels over time.
Consequently, chronic stress comes at a cost to our bodies. If our bodies are feeling a state of constant stress (high cortisol) we can experience many different kinds of symptoms.
Cortisol is a hormone produced by your adrenal glands that helps the body respond to stressful situations and affects every organ & tissue in the body. Cortisol levels are constantly fluctuating throughout the day.
Cortisol regulates our stress response, suppresses inflammation, helps control our metabolism, regulates blood pressure & blood sugar, affects our other hormones (thyroid and sex hormones), regulates our sleep cycle, and so much more. Our bodies are continuously monitoring our cortisol levels, trying to keep them balanced.