News — cortisol and stress

We all know the importance of sleep, but did you know that procrastinating your bedtime can be a silent saboteur to your health? Enter revenge sleep procrastination—the act of staying up late, despite being exhausted, just to carve out a few moments of peace or control after a busy day. While it might feel like you're gaining control in the short term, this habit can wreak havoc on your mental and physical well-being over time. You may not even realize it, but you could be struggling with revenge sleep procrastination without knowing the signs. Here’s what you need to know—and...

It’s important to understand how stress affects your hormones. When you're stressed, your body produces more cortisol. While cortisol is necessary for your bodies during stress, too much can harm your sleep. Research shows that high cortisol can reduce REM sleep and increase awakenings during the night. This means you might wake up more often and not feel rested. Additionally, high cortisol levels can take resources away from hormones like estrogen and progesterone, which can worsen mood.  High cortisol levels can disrupt your sleep Chronic stress disrupt your body’s natural sleep cycle. If cortisol levels stay high at night, it becomes harder to...

How Stress Can Keep You in Survival Mode The flight response is one of the body's natural reactions to stress, and while it's useful in dangerous situations, prolonged activation can leave lasting effects on your body and mind. The constant feeling of wanting to escape or avoid triggers is a clear sign that your nervous system is stuck in survival mode. Let’s explore the nature of this response, the reasons behind it, and how you can begin your healing journey using somatic exercises. Signs of Flight Mode Many people experience symptoms of the flight response without recognizing it as part...