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Feeling Stressed Out? It Could Be Your Cortisol Levels (Here's How to Fix It!)

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Have you ever dragged yourself out of bed, pressed the snooze button far too frequently, and felt tired all day? Even when you receive a full night's sleep, you still can't seem to wake up feeling awake.  You then think coffee will become your best buddy as a short-term solution to your fatigue. But what if a second cup of coffee isn't the solution to your lack of energy? Cortisol, your body's stress hormone, can negatively impact your emotions, health, and energy levels without you realizing it. However, it is possible to regain control over your cortisol levels, which can lead to improvements in your overall well-being.  In this blog post, we will discuss how cortisol affects your daily life and how you can manage it to maintain your life's balance. So let's get started. Understanding Cortisol and How it Affects Your Body? Many of us are familiar with feeling tired even after getting enough sleep. Turning to coffee for a quick energy boost may not solve the un...

How To Increase The Happy Hormones Inside Your Brain And Live A Stress Free Life?

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  source:Pexels.com Whenever we feel any out-of-the-blue happiness or pleasure we feel it is because of the outside circumstances or things happening around us.  Most of us de-romanticize happiness based on outside factors be it watching a comedy movie, laughing out loud with friends, scoring good grades, etc.  Although these are just another sort of events happening outside, it's our inner feelings/emotions that make us happy. But the real part is played by our hormones that are present inside our body. It is the hormones that regulate everything from physical function to emotional well-being. It is because of these hormones that we are able to feel happy/sad.  Here we will only talk about the four main "happy hormones" that are responsible for our happiness and how we can make the most of them feel happy instantly.  Types of Happy Hormones 1. Dopamine- Often known as the "neurotransmitter", Dopamine is the most pleasant hormone in our body. It sends signals to...