Adaptogens are a unique group of herbs that work like a thermostat to keep you in a balanced physiological state known ashomeostasis. They work by supporting adrenal function, balancing blood sugar levels, and normalizing the output of the stress hormonecortisol. ...
This manly hormone can help you get orgasms like the way your body produces when you play your favorite sports. According to a research, when you have more testosterone hormones in your bloodstream, you will get stronger orgasms. Before your next romp, consider doing some testosterone-boosting a...
Eye gazing is the powerful, intimate act of staring into someone’s eyes for a long period of time. When they stare back at you, oxytocin, or the “love hormone,” increases. In astudy, random strangers were asked to stare into each other’s eyes for 2 minutes without breaking eye con...
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That first year I tried going off my birth control to see if that would help. Then I did a mail-order test to check my hormone levels. The results showed I didn’t have enough progesterone and had too much estrogen, which is common in perimenopause. After I got vaccinated, I found a...
According tothe Mayo Clinic, the side effects of chronically high stress hormone levels aren’t pretty: The long-term activation of the stress-response system — and the subsequent overexposure to cortisol and other stress hormones — can disrupt almost all your body’s processes. This puts you...
In both cases,too much testosterone causes an overproduction of sebum, which causes acne to flare up. Your diet can also be a large factor. If you love dairy products, you might as well ditch it. Dairy contains the growth hormone IGF-1, which spikes the insulin level in your body ...
You Can Begin to Heal Emotions are a natural part of life. They help us understand what we think and feel and point us in the direction of things that need our attention. If you’re feeling more emotional than usual, know you’re not alone and that there are people and resources who ...
Do these 5 exercises to build your glutes How to choose running or swimming for your goals Blake Lively's PT on the perfect full-body workout 17 standing ab moves for balanced core strength This bodyweight workout will build your upper body ...
When you’re stressed, your body produces cortisol—known as the stress hormone. Cortisol raises your blood pressure and blood sugar, among other things. When it’s at higher levels, you feel more anxious and less willing to take risks which keeps you overthinking.Benefits of Sleep. ...