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let's talk about stress
Your well-being is important
Are you invested in your self care journey? If so, you probably already know the importance of your mental, physical, emotional and financial wellbeing.
So lets take a deeper dive into stress, where it comes from, what it looks like and how you can manage it.
Read on to learn more!
What is stress?
Stress is defined as the feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental or emotional pressure. Stress is our body’s natural response to pressure.
Stress affects all of us in many different forms and fashions.
A Glance At Your Glands!
Adrenal glands (a.k.a. suprarenal glands) are small, triangular-shaped glands located directly on top of your kidneys. Adrenal glands create hormones that help regulate your metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, responses to stress and other essential bodily functions.
Where does stress come from?
Cortisol (a.k.a. the stress hormone) is made in your adrenal glands.
Your cortisol levels are elevated when you experience a high amount of anxiety or stress. Hence the term, "Adrenaline Rush"!
Your cortisol levels are lowered when you are in a relaxed state.
When your cortisol levels rise, all of the energy in your body goes into handling the stressor instead of regulating other bodily functions like the immune systems and digestive system.
Symptoms of Stress!
Symptoms of stress can be physical, cognitive, behavioral and emotional. These symptoms can include burnout, anxiety, shortness of breath, fatigue, insomnia, headaches, heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, isolation, low self-esteem, cancer, violent behavior and suicide.
Stress Shows!
Stress commonly shows up through your reaction to the stressor. But did you know that stress can also show up through your skin? Stress can cause pain or trauma throughout your entire body. It can show up in the forms of back pain, stomachaches, excessive sweating, acne or skin rash.
The Stress Effect!
Stress definitely affects the skin. Did you know that over 84.5 million people are affected by skin disorders? Aside from genetics, food and environmental factors, most eczema sufferers state that their eczema flare ups are caused by stress. No wonder toxic people and toxic situations have the ability to make your skin itchy or cause extreme breakouts.
Calm down!
Calming sounds such as music, white noise, sound bowls and the sound of the rain have been proven to significantly reduce stress levels.
Your Skin Matters
Did you know that your skin is the largest organ on your body? Aside from your hair and nails, your skin is responsible for protecting you from a myriad of harmful toxins and germs.
As an advocate for healthy skin, we would never offer you anything that isn't good for your skin. Your skin matters to us and we hope it matters to you.
So show your skin some gratitude and reduce your stress with products that are natural, organic, plant based and microbiome friendly like our Sea Moss Drip!
Toxic Skin
Are the daily products you use on your skin a factor? Most of us don't realize our skin absorbs about 200+ chemicals each day. Think about your daily routine and the steps your take to ensure that you are looking and feeling your best. From face wash to body cream to makeup. Your skin is absorbing it all!
To Learn more about harmful chemicals in your everyday products check out our Toxictionary on the link below!
