Three Stress Hormones
Three Stress Hormones Life is full of mystery, a journey that is full of twists and turns, ups and downs, that can sometime lead to depression or your simple happiness. But like all journeys there are obstacles that could go on your way and stop you to reach your personal goal. Various situations where one is unable to deal with this turns, let alone have the courage to face its ups and downs. Stress is no stranger to our lives. The term stress can be utilized in several approaches because stress could be a positive and a negative feeling. Stress at its limit can show chaotic events that can sever the tie that you have with your family, friends or/and loved ones. The feeling of being pressured, having all of your work being disorganized;
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Adrenaline, also called the “flight or fight” chemical hormone, produced by the adrenal glands. Adrenaline is largely responsible for the immediate reactions we feel when undergoing stress. Imagine yourself after nearly been hit by a speeding car, your heart rate will start rise up, your muscles tense, you’re breathing faster and you may start sweating. That’s what you call Adrenaline. Norepinephrine on the other hand is the arousal hormone. According to Dr. Sood “when you are stressed, you become more aware, awake, focused. You are just generally responsive.” Depending on the long-term impact of whatever’s stressing you out and how you personally handle your stress, it could take anywhere from half an hour to a couple of days for your body to return to its natural state. Cortisol, a steroid hormone, commonly known as the “stress hormone” produced by the adrenal glands. It take minutes for you to feel its effects said by Dr. Sood, because the secretion of this hormones takes a multi-step process involving two additional minor hormones. The optimal amounts of cortisol can be lifesaving. It helps to maintain fluid balance and blood pressure, says Sood, while regulating some body functions that aren’t crucial in the moment, like reproductive drive, immunity, digestion and growth. The body continuously releases cortisol, and chronic elevated levels can lead to serious issues. Too much cortisol can suppress the immune system, increase blood pressure and sugar, decrease libido, produce acne, contribute to obesity and
Adrenaline, also called the “flight or fight” chemical hormone, produced by the adrenal glands. Adrenaline is largely responsible for the immediate reactions we feel when undergoing stress. Imagine yourself after nearly been hit by a speeding car, your heart rate will start rise up, your muscles tense, you’re breathing faster and you may start sweating. That’s what you call Adrenaline. Norepinephrine on the other hand is the arousal hormone. According to Dr. Sood “when you are stressed, you become more aware, awake, focused. You are just generally responsive.” Depending on the long-term impact of whatever’s stressing you out and how you personally handle your stress, it could take anywhere from half an hour to a couple of days for your body to return to its natural state. Cortisol, a steroid hormone, commonly known as the “stress hormone” produced by the adrenal glands. It take minutes for you to feel its effects said by Dr. Sood, because the secretion of this hormones takes a multi-step process involving two additional minor hormones. The optimal amounts of cortisol can be lifesaving. It helps to maintain fluid balance and blood pressure, says Sood, while regulating some body functions that aren’t crucial in the moment, like reproductive drive, immunity, digestion and growth. The body continuously releases cortisol, and chronic elevated levels can lead to serious issues. Too much cortisol can suppress the immune system, increase blood pressure and sugar, decrease libido, produce acne, contribute to obesity and