{"id":38797,"date":"2018-10-06T10:26:12","date_gmt":"2018-10-06T15:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/olduvai.ca\/?p=38797"},"modified":"2018-10-06T10:26:12","modified_gmt":"2018-10-06T15:26:12","slug":"combating-stress-with-herbal-remedies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/olduvai.ca\/?p=38797","title":{"rendered":"Combating Stress with Herbal Remedies"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/readynutrition.com\/resources\/combating-stress-with-herbal-remedies_05102018\/\">Combating Stress with Herbal Remedies<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-48629 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/readynutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Ready-Nutrition-Combating-stress-with-herbal-remedies.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/readynutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Ready-Nutrition-Combating-stress-with-herbal-remedies.jpg 550w, http:\/\/readynutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Ready-Nutrition-Combating-stress-with-herbal-remedies-300x182.jpg 300w\" alt=\"Herbal remedies can be your greatest ally when stress is overwhelming you. \" width=\"550\" height=\"333\" \/><\/center>This piece will cover the topic of cortisol, a chemical that has far-reaching effects and is activated by stressors, such as danger or stress in general (both physical and\/or emotional). We are then going to detail a couple of herbal adaptogens that are effective against cortisol and stress in general. Let\u2019s jump into it!<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, an <a href=\"http:\/\/readynutrition.com\/resources\/why-fighting-free-radicals-with-holistic-foods-is-essential-to-long-term-health_16062017\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><u>adaptogen<\/u><\/strong><\/a> (if you recall from previous articles I\u2019ve written) is an herb that assists the body in minimizing stress and its effects.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>It is important that you keep this term in mind, as it is a tool you will need for your herbal supply kits and naturopathic aids.\u00a0Stress can take the form of <em>emotional stress<\/em> that is brought about by a dangerous, painful, or uncomfortable situation we must deal with.<\/p>\n<p>Dealing with <a href=\"http:\/\/readynutrition.com\/resources\/coping-with-depression-and-stress-when-the-shtf_23042015\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">stress<\/a> is normal on a daily basis.\u00a0Physical stress can be brought on by illness, injury, or from rigorous and\/or excessive <a href=\"http:\/\/readynutrition.com\/resources\/essential-skills-tasks-and-training-for-preppers-and-survivalists-part-1_15112017\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">training and exercise<\/a>. For both types of stress, we must turn our focus on <strong>cortisol<\/strong>. What is it? Basically, cortisol is produced by the adrenal cortex: part of the adrenal gland situated upon the kidneys that are also responsible for the production of adrenalin.<\/p>\n<p>Since I\u2019ve probably bored you already, let\u2019s cut to the chase. The adrenal glands secrete <strong><u>cortisol<\/u><\/strong> (also referred to as <strong><em>hydrocortisone<\/em><\/strong>), a hormone that helps to regulate the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.<strong> \u201c<\/strong>So what?\u201d you may say. So, during times of danger, your body secretes this as part of the sympathetic-parasympathetic response to help provide you with the impetus you need to pour on the energy and speed and get away.<\/p>\n<p>\u2026click on the above link to read the rest of the article\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Combating Stress with Herbal Remedies This piece will cover the topic of cortisol, a chemical that has far-reaching effects and is activated by stressors, such as danger or stress in general (both physical and\/or emotional). We are then going to detail a couple of herbal adaptogens that are effective against cortisol and stress in general. 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