George Digianni Health And Wellness

Jim LaValle, clinical pharmacist and board certified clinical nutritionist and metabolic expert, author, “Cracking the Metabolic Code” STRESS HORMONES AND THEIR EFFECT ON YOUR HEALTH AND PEAK PERFORMANCE What you need to know about cortisol and your health. Cortisol is a hormone released during stress. It is involved with many body functions such as controlling blood sugar levels, blood pressure, regulating metabolism and regulating energy by selecting the right amount of nutrients for our body. When it’s released it increases heart rate, blood pressure, blood glucose, respiration and muscle tension. It’s also the hormone responsible for the “fight-or-flight” response to stress. Too much or too little cortisol caused by excess stress can lead to several health issues. Research shows 90 percent of doctors visits are related to stress. While this hormone  gets negative attention, we discuss the role and benefits of cortisol in addition to chronic release of high cortisol on health and peak performance. 20% off