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Cortitrol and Tools to Lower Cortisol / Stress Hormones

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cortitrolAre you stressed? Have you been under chronic on-going stress or have Post-Traumatic Stress or having acute stressful periods due to work, school or relationship issues? If you suffer from any of the above, you may have chronically elevated cortisol (“stress hormone”) levels (produced by the adrenal glands) which can eventually lead to adrenal fatigue syndrome.

Cortisol at proper levels in the body assists with proper glucose metabolism, regulation of blood pressure, release of insulin for blood sugar maintenance, normal immune function, and normal inflammatory response. Normally levels of cortisol are their highest in the morning and at their lowest at night. The “Stress Hormone” Cortisol is secreted by the adrenals at higher levels during the “fight vs. flight” response to stress and small increase of this endocrine hormone causes the following beneficial physiological changes in the body: sudden burst of energy to flee or survive, heightened vigilance and memory retrieval functions, sudden enhanced immunity, decreased sensitivity to pain, and homeostatsis of normal body functions.

Prolonged stress conditions cause on-going release of higher levels of cortisol into the bloodstream. Chronic high levels of cortisol can cause negative effects in the body such as: “brain fog” (impaired cognitive performance), hypothyroidism, hyperglycemia (elevated blood sugars), anxiety (feeling “wired”), insomnia, low energy,  decreased bone density, breakdown of muscle tissue, elevated blood pressure, impaired immunity and inflammation response, prolonged wound healing, and increased abdominal fat (“love handles” that can expand over time). [Read more…] about Cortitrol and Tools to Lower Cortisol / Stress Hormones

2 Remedies To Prevent Falling Asleep While Meditating

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The Shift Doctors (Tracy Latz, M.D. & Marion Ross, Ph.D.) receive questions regularly from students and readers asking why they fall asleep during meditation. After responding “well what were you doing last night” and “are you sleep deprived” our next question is “are you resisting going within”? But beyond all the answers which have to be tailored to each individual, we have 2 solutions to keep you awake during meditation~ The Six Minute Warm Up and The 5 Minute Routine.

The 6 Minute Warm Up for the body is not only a series of wise moves to lubricate your joints before you start your day after a night of rest or prior to qigong, tai chi or any strenuous physical activity, but is also an excellent tool to become present for meditation. Doing the The 5 Minute Energy Routine gets your energies crossed over and humming. Either one of these tools will give you great benefits for the body and mind. Now you can stay awake while “going within”. Combining these 2 tools just may Shift Your Life®!

The Six Minute Warm Up

Who says that meditating can’t be a complete daily energetic practice? 🙂

The Five Minute Energy Routine

 

We wish you well in your inner and outer journey!

Tracy & Marion (“The Shift Doctors” a.k.a. Tracy Latz, M.D.,M.S., & Marion Ross, Ph.D.)

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Energy Medicine Tips For Sleep: The Key to Health by Melanie Smith

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The Shift Doctors’ good friend and colleague Melanie Smith is co-owner of Well Within Natural Medicine, Inc., Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture Physician, Eden Energy Medicine Advanced Practitioner and Senior Faculty Member of Donna Eden’s Energy Medicine Certification Program. Well Within Natural Medicine, Inc.’s overall mission is to “Transform Lives Through Energy Medicine.”  For more information about Melanie or to order items from her Energy Medicine Store, check out her website. In this article, Melanie shares information about menopause and energy medicine tips to rebalance the energies. Click here to visit Well Within Natural Medicine, Inc

Energy Medicine Tips For Sleep: The Key to Health by Melanie Smith, O.M.D.

If you are feeling tired, you are not alone, it is estimated that 50 to 70 million Americans are sleep deprived.  Good sleep is by far one of the most critical factors in our overall health.  It is also one of the most commonly overlooked and undervalued.   For many people, sleep challenges have become a way of life.  Chronic tiredness, depression, anxiety and much more have become part of their daily existence.  It does not have to be that way, sleep problems are an energetic imbalance that can be resolved.  There are many things you can do on your own for better sleep and there are numerous energy medicine approaches that a skilled Acupuncturist or Energy Medicine Practitioner can do to shift your sleepless pattern.  Read on and learn more about a “Healthy Sleep Style.”

Why is sleep so important to our overall health?

Our society is sleeping less and less and doing more and more.  Energetically, when we are sleep deprived we don’t have all of our resources available to handle daily life challenges.  Our judgment becomes impaired and what would have been a minor difficulty (on a good nights sleep) becomes a major issue when we are sleep deprived.  Good sleep is a crucial self-care habit that helps our bodies energies run optimally.  Other important reasons for a “healthy sleep style,” are that sleep:

  •  Reduces emotional imbalances such as irritability, depression, anxiety
  •  Helps the body to repair and rejuvenate itself
  •  Strengthens the immune system

Infertility: Hormonal Effects of Sleep, Stress, and Light Exposure

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Humans are very much affected by biological rhythms (Circadian rhythms) and these rhythms are determined by length of daylight hours.  In the center of our brain we have a structure called the pineal gland that is instrumental in regulating hormonal balances in our body based on our length of exposure to daylight.  Primitive man only had to deal with light in the form of daylight or moonlight; however, modern man has a more chaotic light exposure with the advent of technology such as the electric lightbulb, computers, video games and television.  We are no longer limited in our activity by the length of our available sunlight or moonlight. [Read more…] about Infertility: Hormonal Effects of Sleep, Stress, and Light Exposure

Heart Math De- Stress Tools Continued…

Consciousness, Holistic Living

More suggestions from the Heart Math Institute De Stress Kit.

Sleep
Sleep is especially important during times of increased stress. However, many people can’t sleep well due to increased stress. If you have a hard time sleeping, get what sleep you can and try not to overdramatize your concerns about it, as that only makes it worse. Breathing an attitude of calm and relaxation for five minutes or so before bed has helped many people get more restful sleep. The Internet offers many suggestions for improving sleep, including diet, exercise and stretching. But as with most advice on the Internet, you have to use discretion. Due to increasing problems with sleep issues, many are turning to prescription medications. While medication may be necessary in some situations, people have a tendency to overmedicate in the pursuit of quick fixes. It’s worth checking out alternative methods, in case something simple helps. If medication is necessary, it is wise to follow the advice of a physician.

We suggest the Over Energy correction to cut the chatter in your head or calm you down when you are feeling  overwhelmed. To correct for over-energy: Cross the left ankle over the right, extend arms with backs of hands facing each other, bring right handover left, clasp fingers together, fold arms and hands inward and rest on the chest under the chin; rest tongue on the roof of your mouth behind your front teeth, breathe deeply for 1-2 minutes. It’s very calming for most individuals and can be used as a separate exercise to promote sleep and reduce acute anxiety.

For more information on how to reduce stress click on the link to the Heart Math Institute: www.heartmath.org