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The Secret to Being Calm When Stressed With High Cortisol

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Mar 16, 2023
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Eric Berg
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INSIGHT

Stress Hormones

  • Cortisol and adrenaline, produced by the adrenal glands, regulate stress responses.
  • Adrenaline is a neurotransmitter, while cortisol is a hormone.
INSIGHT

Adrenal Glands and Stress

  • Adrenal glands lack an "off switch" and are primarily controlled by the sympathetic nervous system (fight-or-flight).
  • Prolonged stress can lead to an imbalance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
INSIGHT

Stress and Sleep Disruption

  • Chronic stress and high cortisol disrupt sleep patterns, often causing waking up around 2 a.m.
  • Restorative sleep is crucial for adrenal gland healing.
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