Category: stress
How heart rate variability is measured and why is it important?
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is the measurement of the variation in time between each heartbeat. While your heart beats with a regular rhythm, the time interval between beats is not always the same. For example, if your heart rate is... Read More
What is Polyvagal Theory (in Simple Terms)?
That’s a fantastic question! Polyvagal theory, developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, explores how the stresses we encounter and how we've been conditioned to handle them impact our health and well-being. Polyvagal theory is built on three main principles: co-regulation, neuroception, and... Read More
Oxytocin...the hormone of labor, love and more!
You may have heard about the stress hormone cortisol and how it can affect your body. There is another hormone that is pretty much the opposite of cortisol I would like to tell you about and that is oxytocin. Oxytocin is... Read More
Looking for a natural way to boost your mood? Try some oxytocin!
If you follow our office on social media or have just been reading our blog for a while you may have heard the word cortisol mentioned in regards to stress and how it affects your health. Continuing on the topic... Read More
Is stress and increased cortisol costing you your health??
Let’s talk about stress, particularly the stress hormone cortisol. Cortisol is a tiny hormone that plays a big role in your body, it influences everything from our energy levels to our immune system. Cortisol is produced by our adrenal glands, and it... Read More
How do you handle the stresses of life?
Let’s talk about stress, particularly the stress hormone cortisol.Cortisol is a tiny hormone that plays a big role in your body, it influences everything from our energy levels to our immune system. Cortisol is produced by our adrenal glands, and... Read More
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