#8 Ways To Balance Your Cortisol Levels Naturally

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8 Ways To Balance Your Cortisol Levels Naturally
Many people know and have heard their doctor talk
about the importance of having healthy and
exercising as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Cortisol, our most powerful stress hormone, is
responsible for telling our body how to react in
times of stress. 1 .Get the Right Amount of Sleep
The timing of sleep, length and quality of sleep
all influence cortisol which increases in people
who sleep during the day rather than at night.
Over time, sleep deprivation causes increased
levels. Rotational shifts also disrupt normal
daily hormonal patterns and other problems
associated with high cortisol. 2.Exercise, but
Not Too Much
Exercise can increase or decrease cortisol.
Intense exercise increases cortisol shortly after
exercise. Running hard without enough rest can
increase cortisol. Yoga, Pilates, or walking
helps relax your mind while exercising your body.
3.Learn to Relax
Take slow, deep breaths or try other breathing
exercises for relaxation which helps to lower
Cortisol. Practice mindful meditation, which
focus your attention on things that are happening
right now in the present moment. 4.Have Fun
Life satisfaction activities can be increased to
improve health and one of the ways they do this
may be through controlling cortisol.
5.Learn to Recognize Stressful Thinking
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Mindfulness-based stress reduction involves more
self-aware of stress-provoking thoughts and
replacing worrying or anxiety with a focus on
acknowledging and understanding stressful
thoughts and emotions. 6. Take Care of a
Pet Relationships with animal companions can also
reduce cortisol.Pets can reduce stress. 7.
Maintain Healthy Relationships
Friends and family are great happiness in life,
as well as great stress. These dynamics are
played out in cortisol levels. 8.Eat Healthy Foods
Taking sugar is one of the classic triggers for
cortisol release. Intake of regular high sugar
may keep your levels elevated. Sweet desserts are
good comfort foods.