What exactly are stress hormones?

Stress hormones are chemicals released in your body during times of stress. The primary stress hormones are cortisol, adrenaline and norepinephrine.

These hormones are crucial in response to stress, but chronic activation of the stress-response system and overexposure to cortisol and other stress hormones can disrupt almost all your body's processes.

This long-term activation can contribute to various health problems, including anxiety, depression, digestive problems, heart disease, sleep problems, weight gain and much more.

How do you know if you are running on stress hormones?

When your nervous system is stuck in the "fight or flight" mode you may experience various physical, emotional, and behavioral signs indicating that your body is constantly under stress.

This can result in low energy, immune issues, trouble with digestion, and other daily discomforts.

So... how can we get out of this fight or flight pattern?

Getting out of the "fight or flight" mode involves activating your parasympathetic nervous system, the part of your autonomic nervous system that controls rest and digestion.

Here are 3 effective things you can do to help activate rest and digest and stop running on stress hormones:

1. 1. Consistent chiropractic care
   2. Breathing techniques
   3. Mindfulness and Prayer

Ready to get out of fight or flight?

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