Cortisol

Cortisol’s Role in Stress: Duration, Impact, and Reduction Strategies

Cortisol is a stress hormone that prepares the body for “fight or flight”, and while a short-term release is healthy,…

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Cortisol

Cortisol is a key hormone in the body's stress response system. While essential for immediate reactions to danger and having…

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Anxiety and the Brain: Understanding and Treating Anxiety with Havening

Anxiety involves the amygdala's stress response to perceived threats, which can become heightened by encoded trauma. Havening is a powerful…

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Understanding Your “Nervous Mind”: what helps calm your mind

When you feel like your mind is "nervous," it often means that certain parts of your brain are overactive or…

2 months ago

The amygdala and trauma: understanding what your brain is doing leading to roots for your recovery.

The amygdala plays a central role in the experience of psychological trauma. It is a part of the limbic system,…

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