When you’re anxious or under pressure, your nervous system releases stress hormones such as adrenaline, noradrenaline, and cortisol, to cope with the stressor. Although at times this is a healthy and necessary coping mechanism, too much stress can lead to increased blood pressure, lower immunity, and higher risk of a stroke. It can also disrupt your digestive system, make you sick and fatigued, and leave you feeling restless. Sometimes, daily exercising, nutritious eating, and adequate sleep are all you need to reduce your stress levels. But that’s not always the case. When you experience stress too often, or for too...
Have you been experiencing weight gain, irritability, chronic acne, poor-quality sleep, and/or an overall feeling of fatigue? These are all typical signs of a hormone imbalance. Don’t go into an anxious spiral just yet, though. Nearly everyone goes through periods of fluctuating hormones at least once in their lifetime. Puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, increased levels of stress, injury, trauma, and aging, are all possible causes. Now, just as with any problem, the first step to solving a hormone imbalance is recognizing that it exists. That’s exactly what our guide is about. We’ll be going through the most common signs of a...
Remember when your mom used to praise the benefits of “eating your greens?” As usual, it turns out, mom was right. How do moms do that? They just know everything. Well, what moms may not know is the full extent of the power of super greens, especially when it comes to weight loss. Yes, the “super” in super greens can ensure you a lifetime of health and longevity, on top of enhancing and supplementing your weight loss goals. Ready to learn how? In this article, we’ll break down exactly what super greens are, the expected health benefits when you incorporate...