Lower levels of cortisol equal lower stress levels. Here’s the Science Behind Why. Cortisol is a killer. Cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands. It is a “stress hormone” that works with the brain to control mood, motivation, and fear. While the purpose of cortisol is to drive us into a state of alertness when […]
Depression is a common mental illness that affects more than 18 percent of adults in the United States — that’s more than 18 million adults in any given year. The symptoms which include sadness, low motivation, sleep problems, and eating disturbances can interfere with work, school, and relationships. Fortunately, there are holistic treatments available that […]
Chronic pain is a silent epidemic. A persistent pain lasting longer than six months, it’s an affliction that often draws devastating consequences for its sufferers. If left untreated, this disease can cause patients to isolate themselves, struggle professionally, and cause difficulty focusing. How chronic pain progresses Evoking both physical and psychological elements of pain, the […]
When I first moved here a few years ago, every time I walked by the Float Shoppe’s sign, advertising “sensory deprivation tanks, acupuncture, and counseling services”, I would always joke about how convenient that was, since I would absolutely need those things in that order if I ever took a dunk myself, which I never, […]