In this Motivation, Harlee Palmer, PA, talks about cortisol, stress, and why this may hold you back from losing weight. ...
[caption id="attachment_4832" align="alignleft" width="300"] Nancy Palermo, MD[/caption] Have you ever been in a stressful situation where you were so overwhelmed you could not think straight? More than likely it was related to your cortisol levels. Cortisol, which is produced by the adrenal glands in times of stress, plays an important role in aiding the body’s response to a stressful situation. When we are in an acute period of stress the body and mind need to be hyper-focused on survival. We remember details about the situation are not important, but when we are constantly stressed and cortisol levels remain high for long periods of time, it can wreak havoc on many organs, including the brain. When the brain is under prolonged stress the limbic system which is composed of the amygdala...
The holiday season is an exciting time of year, but it can be stressful for some. Dr. Scott Greenapple talks about ways to manage that stress through your breath in this Motivation. ...
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As you wrap up on the new year detox season, it's important to understand that your mind needs a cleanse, too. Don't forget to nourish your mind with meditation, mindfulness, and peace. https://vimeo.com/393342202 [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/category/monday-motivation/" text="Catch Up On Motivation!" ] [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/functional-and-integrative-medicine/thriver-medical-membership/" text="Become a Thriver!" ] ...
The Thrive team wishes you and yours a Healthy and Happy Holiday Season. We're grateful to have you in our lives and we wish you a successful 2019! We spent December discussing balance in our life, the holidays are a time to reflect and take time to embrace the season. If you happen to embrace the season too much, we have our annual detox program starting on January 9th. [embed]https://vimeo.com/308026633[/embed] [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/event/thrive-2019-detox/" text="Learn About the 2019 Thrive Detox Program" ]...