Cortisol is a stress hormone. We have cortisol in our bodies to help us cope with stress. For our ancestors, cortisol would set in when they felt an immediate threat or danger, like an animal chasing them, or if their lives were in immediate danger, this is also sometimes referred to as "fight or flight". When this happens cortisol is released, which speeds our heart rate, slows our digestion and gives our bodies the burst of energy and strength it needs to survive. But this is only supposed to happen when we are under serious threat or danger. But now cortisol is released when we are in traffic, or during a stressful day at work. For so many of us we are in a constant state of fight or flight, but it isn't supposed to be like this! And this is causing damage to our bodies, and keeping unhealthy weight around your belly. More...
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