Natural Ways to Lower Cortisol Levels

On December 28, 2020   /   Massage Therapy   /   Leave a comment
Natural Ways to Lower Cortisol Levels

Lower your stress and lower cortisol levels.

Stress is the root cause of many diseases and complicates our lives in small and big ways. Did you know that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for adults in the United States? Stress is hard on the heart, so anything we can do to lower our stress levels will help our hearts.

What Is Cortisol?

Cortisal is often called “the stress hormone” because it is a naturally-occurring steroid hormone that plays a key role in the body’s stress response. It also contributes to many of the body’s processes. Cortisol is secreted by the adrenal glands and involved in the regulation of the following:

  • Blood pressure
  • Glucose metabolism
  • Immune function
  • Inflammatory response
  • Insulin release

What Happens when Cortisol Levels are too High?

As you can see, cortisol is important. However, when levels stay too high, you might experience a range of unwanted symptoms such as:

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  • Blood sugar imbalances such as hyperglycemia
  • Decreased bone density
  • Decreases in muscle tissue
  • Higher blood pressure
  • Impaired cognitive performance
  • Increased abdominal fat
  • Lowered immunity
  • Slower wound healing
  • Suppressed thyroid function

In rare cases, very high cortisol levels can lead to Cushing’s syndrome, a rare but serious disease.

Natural Ways to Lower Cortisol and Stress

Luckily, there are several things you can do to lower cortisol levels. One of the most enjoyable and relaxing things you can do is get a massage. There are numerous benefits of massage, and of the main ones is relaxation and lowering stress. You can book a massage today and start lowering your cortisol levels for a great night’s sleep.

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Additional things you can do to lower cortisol include:

  • Get enough, good sleep every night
  • Maintaining a good bedtime routine
  • Moderate Exercise
  • Eat a good diet
  • Relaxation techniques
  • Taking up a hobby
  • Laughing and having fun
  • Avoiding caffeine at night
  • Cultivating healthy relationships
  • Getting a pet
  • Taking fish oil and ashwagandha supplements
  • Drink chamomile tea, and other soothing herbal teas
  • Spending time in nature
  • Meditation
  • Yoga

Which one are you going to try this week?

We at All Body Kneads would love to talk to you about your health plan and create a service plan that can best address your issues. Please contact us at:

Business Phone (517) 898-2899
E-Mail: bilky@allbodykneads.com
6910 South Cedar Street, Suite #4
Lansing, MI 48911-6912

You can also schedule an appointment online at here.

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Steam Your Way to Better Health with Our Steam Sauna

On December 28, 2020   /   Massage Therapy   /   Leave a comment
Steam Your Way to Better Health with Our Steam Sauna

All Body Kneads is excited to announce we are now offering steam sauna treatments. We have our own Steamy Wonder portable steam sauna. Add a steam sauna treatment to your massage. You don’t even have to leave the massage table. Stay comfortable and enjoy.

During the treatment, your head remains outside allowing the lymphatic system and organs to heal themselves.

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Health Benefits of a Steam Sauna

Steam therapy has been used for thousands of years to help improve health and beauty. You may have heard of (or experienced) Turkish baths, sweat lodges, saunas, steam rooms, or other forms of steam treatment.

The many health benefits of steam sauna include:

  • Reduced joint and muscle pain
  • Arthritis relief
  • Fibromyalgia relief
  • Weight loss: A moderately conditioned person can easily sweat off 500 grams of sweat in a sauna-the equivalent of running three to four miles or 475 to 600 calories. While the weight of the water loss is regained by re-hydration, the calories burned are not.
  • Lymphatic drainage
  • Post chemotherapy therapy
  • Improved skin: hydration, and reduces acne and wrinkles
  • Reduced stress
  • Improved breathing: Steam inhalation is an effective treatment in respiratory conditions and is highly recommended for the treatment of sinusitis, bronchitis, allergies, and asthma.
  • Detoxification: Regular sweating can help detoxify your body as it rids itself of an accumulation of carcinogenic metals (lead, mercury, zinc, nickel, and cadmium) as well as alcohol, nicotine, sodium, sulfuric acid, and cholesterol.
  • Improved Circulation & Reduces Inflammation: Steam therapy assists in alleviating inflammation and edema. The increased peripheral circulation provides the transport needed to help eliminate the edema which helps to end inflammation, decrease pain, and help speed the healing process.
  • Improved immune system: Traditionally, the benefits of steaming include increased energy, decreased incidence of infections, and fewer colds and flu. Many regular steam or sauna bathers have experienced that a good long sweat bath at the early onset of a cold or flu can help ward off the disease before it manifests as actual symptoms.

Ready to book your steam sauna treatment?

Contact All Body Kneads by phone or book an appointment online here.

Business Phone (517) 898-2899
E-Mail: bilky@allbodykneads.com
6910 South Cedar Street, Suite #4
Lansing, MI 48911-6912

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