6 herbs that reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol

Cortisol – a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands in response to stress. Necessary for normal brain function, maintaining blood sugar and pressure, is an integral part of the immune system, helps to coordinate the cycle sleep-Wake and supports the body's metabolic rate.

Suddenly emerging appetite in the moment of strong emotions, he says just that in the blood increased levels of cortisol, and with it the level of sugar.

When cortisol was normal — it protects our body when it is raised, destroys. According to statistics, people with high cortisol levels and live a lot less than the others. A very strong influence cortisol exerts on women's health, making pregnancy unlikely and impairing the appearance.





 

But as it turned out, to maintain cortisol normal is not too difficult, all you need....to deal with them. This hormone is one of the few with whom you can "make friends" by simply changing your way of life, and for the better.

Cortisol is elevated in people deprived inner harmony, restless, fussy, little thinking of yourself, full of fears and experiencing on every occasion.

Self-care, self-development and self-improvement, finding Hobbies and varied interests in life, learning how to relax and maintain the shape of your body – all these measures in themselves will allow cortisol to be within normal limits.

Studies have shown that meditation, yoga, walks in the Park or woods, a warm bath, massage and communication with animals (especially the ones that you can cuddle), decrease the cortisol is not worse than drugs.

To reduce this hormone necessary to lose weight — without this in any way. So should you give up coffee and alcohol, there are lots of complete protein (cooked meat, spirulina), drink plenty of fluids (2 liters per day), and always get enough sleep.

In addition to all these measures, there is a wonderful completely harmless, natural remedies, and vitamins, lowering cortisol.

While rebuild your lifestyle, make sure to use them daily.

Ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo extract improves brain activity, memory, concentration and attention, dilates blood vessels, protects chromosomes from damage, strengthens veins. To obtain consistent results in the reduction of cortisol Ginkgo drink not less than 6 months.

Rhodiola rosea

Adaptogen and antidepressant, increases resistance to infections and stress, the adverse effects (pollution, microbes and viruses, heat and cold). Improves physical and mental performance, speeds recovery.

Rhodiola rosea in stress situations, the hypothalamic – pituitary — adrenal axis in saving mode and not periprostatic cortisol.

In other words, taking Rhodiola rosea you all will not care

St. John's wort

I can only say that this pot is now being studied worldwide, and opened its all-new healing properties. A simple infusion of Hypericum will save you from stress, depression and any strong emotions

Siberian ginseng

Weaker than Rhodiola rosea, but, in principle, has the same properties.

Licorice

The main regulator of the adrenal glands. But it still cannot get a clear definition. On the one hand licorice root supports the body by hypofunction of the adrenal glands, that is, when cortisol is too low. On the other, many foreign herbalists recommend it for high cortisol to normalize his level.

When polycystic licorice, moreover, lowers the level of androgens. In any case, 1 Cup of tea with licorice root will not harm but only help to relieve stress (drinking rate a maximum of 4-6 weeks after which a break).





Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha)

strengthens, protects from stress, rejuvenates the body and alleviates insomnia.

Anabolic, increases resistance to any negative factors (even magnetic storms), lowers blood pressure and soothes and regulates the menstrual cycle.

So, in addition to cortisol, normalizes estrogen levels and reduces the production of androgens.

P. S. And remember, only by changing their consumption — together we change the world! ©

 

Source: agideliya.com/zdorovice/kak-ponizit-uroven-kortizola-bez-lekarstv/

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