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Have you noticed that your face is puffy when you wake up or you have bags under your eyes, no matter how much sleep or self-care you get? From puffiness to bags to fine lines, these are actually the signs of “cortisol face.” High cortisol levels, triggered by prolonged stress, can silently change your appearance, affecting everything from your skin's texture to facial fat distribution. You may think it’s just aging, but it can be your body’s response to long-term stress. Face before and after releasing excess cortisol: Cortisol face shares symptoms with other stress-related conditions like fatigue, mood swings, and sleep disturbances. When your...

Everyone's differing experience with trauma is deeply personal; and the actual definition of trauma can vary from person to person (depending on their own unique circumstances, healing mechanisms, and emotions). But one thing that binds us all when it comes to trauma is the way we deal with it — and one sure fire way to do that is through somatic exercise. Understanding Trauma: A Look At Its Definition And Sources Trauma arises when an individual undergoes an event that evokes a profound sense of helplessness, fear, distress, or overwhelming pain. These events can take many forms, ranging from physical...

Everyone experiences trauma. From illnesses to divorces to injuries to bullies, one could say that trauma is just another part of the human existence. But what's difficult to understand is that trauma isn't just a one-and-done sorta thing. Every trauma that we go through will physiologically and emotionally get stored somewhere within our body. So what do we do about it!? The key to unlocking physiological and emotional trauma starts with being able to recognize the physical signs that that trauma is giving us. Here's a list of some of the signs and symptoms that there's stored trauma in your body: Behavioral Signs of...

So you've heard of trauma being stored in the body and now you're wondering how to actually release that trauma from your body... First of all, we're happy for you!!! Because releasing the trauma stored in your body can be life-changing. From healing your chronic pain to finally overcoming the anxiety and depression you've been dealing with for far too long, the trauma in your body is consistently stopping you from feeling your absolute best. Releasing the stored trauma in your body can relieve: Chronic inflammation  Hormonal imbalances Sciatica Back pain Jaw clenching Hip popping Sleep issues Gut issues Headaches...

When you experience trauma — whether that's physical trauma or emotional trauma — your body has an immediate reaction to store that trauma somewhere. And the longer it takes for you to "deal" with said trauma (or heal from it...), the longer your body will react to that stored trauma with both physical and psychological symptoms. So it's necessary to release trauma from your body . How To Release Trauma From Your Body The best way to release trauma from your body is by starting a somatic healing program or by doing somatic exercises. Somatic exercises are gentle movements that...