Oxytocin
Kat B.
11/22/14
The Really Good News About Stress (Author Kate Stinchfield)
Are you feeling stressed? Contrary to what has been written not all stress is unhealthy. In fact, stress in small increments can make some people healthier and happier than others. How is the possible? A study by Dr. Ken Robbins a clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has stated that stress in small doses can do just that. In today’s fast-paced society, people are trying to get as much accomplished and achieve their daily goals both professionally and personally. There is much written about the negative effects of stress, such as heart disease, hypertension and can worsen pre-existing conditions such as diabetes. When a person is stressed, the body releases a spike of hormones from the adrenal glands. These adrenal glands release a surge of hormones such as adrenaline, cortisol, and oxytocin. These hormones have a wide variety effect on your body. Too much over time can have negative effects and harm the body and can lead to harmful medical conditions (heart disease, hypertension) but in moderate levels and in short bursts they can essentially boost your health and can make your body perform and function at its best and your mind sharper than normal. When adrenaline is released, it can raise a person’s heart rate and boosts their energy. The release of cortisol causes a release of glucose into the bloodstream, which also give a boost in energy. These hormones can help prime the body to battle future ailments and boost the immune system.
Oxytocin is has a calming effect and can help stress levels from reaching high levels. Oxytocin is also known as a feel good, bonding hormone, which can improve learning, memory, by the effects of cortisol in the brain. This makes it a perfect time to connect with friends and catch up on the news.
11/22/14
The Really Good News About Stress (Author Kate Stinchfield)
Are you feeling stressed? Contrary to what has been written not all stress is unhealthy. In fact, stress in small increments can make some people healthier and happier than others. How is the possible? A study by Dr. Ken Robbins a clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has stated that stress in small doses can do just that. In today’s fast-paced society, people are trying to get as much accomplished and achieve their daily goals both professionally and personally. There is much written about the negative effects of stress, such as heart disease, hypertension and can worsen pre-existing conditions such as diabetes. When a person is stressed, the body releases a spike of hormones from the adrenal glands. These adrenal glands release a surge of hormones such as adrenaline, cortisol, and oxytocin. These hormones have a wide variety effect on your body. Too much over time can have negative effects and harm the body and can lead to harmful medical conditions (heart disease, hypertension) but in moderate levels and in short bursts they can essentially boost your health and can make your body perform and function at its best and your mind sharper than normal. When adrenaline is released, it can raise a person’s heart rate and boosts their energy. The release of cortisol causes a release of glucose into the bloodstream, which also give a boost in energy. These hormones can help prime the body to battle future ailments and boost the immune system.
Oxytocin is has a calming effect and can help stress levels from reaching high levels. Oxytocin is also known as a feel good, bonding hormone, which can improve learning, memory, by the effects of cortisol in the brain. This makes it a perfect time to connect with friends and catch up on the news.