4 ways to hack catecholamines – stress hormones that can lead to fatigue
You’ve probably heard of cortisol. Otherwise known as the stress hormone, it plays an important role in the body’s response to stress, and can lead to anxiety, high blood pressure, facial puffiness (also known by the moniker of social media: cortisol face) and weight are just a few. with the effects of high cortisol levels.
While it’s true that cortisol is an important part of your body’s flight or flight response – the evolutionary state your body goes into when you’re faced with a stressful situation , catecholamines, a group of hormones that act as neurotransmitters are also part of the bigger picture. Catecholamines, classified as dopamine, adrenaline and noradrenaline are pumped when you feel threatened by physical and emotional stress.
The brain, nervous system and adrenal glands produce catecholamines and together they drive some of the common symptoms of stress from heart palpitations to sweaty palms, dizziness and tremors. As we all know, chronic stress can lead to burnout – and according to the Mental Health UK Burnout Report 2024, Londoners are particularly at risk. One in four people from the capital claim to feel unable to cope with stress in their lives, while a fifth of workers will have to take time off by 2024 due to ill health of mental stress.
The increasing problems we face in and out of work are taking a toll on us, turning the UK into a ‘burnt’ country. But take a deep breath, because there are smart ways to take action. Get ready to feel relaxed and get your hormones back in balance. Your life will thank you for it!
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Starting the morning by hitting your body can help with depression
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Want to get your catecholamines under control in just 60 seconds? Increase your vibrational energy and at the same time improve blood circulation with short Qigong (Chinese practice). Get into the habit of setting a one-minute timer on your phone as soon as you get out of bed in the morning, and start waking up every part of your body by combining massage techniques. With the rest of your hands, use patting and clenching motions that feel firm enough to stimulate (but not hard enough to hurt). Start from your feet and work your way up to the head spending a few seconds on each part of the body.
The habit of light living – adopting a conscious way of living with 10pm emails and weekend blasts continues in our exercise routines. Intense workouts are on the way out and slow workouts are in. Intense training can lead to an excess of catecholamines, and without adequate rest between training sessions, you can run the risk of burnout.
Switch up your HIIT class for a little walking. According to Lululemon’s new Global Wellbeing Report 2024, short walks that lasted less than 15 minutes helped boost health by 20 percent, adding nature to the mix and your well-being increased by 20 percent. 24.
The Nordic lifestyle continues to conquer the happiness spectrum
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The Nordic lifestyle continues to thrive with a high level of happiness and abundant access to fresh, natural food is one of the reasons for the country’s health. Fish is one of the staples of the Nordic diet, and fatty fish in particular can help balance your catecholamine response.
The adrenal glands, located above the kidneys, are one of the main areas where catecholamines are produced, and nourishing the adrenal glands by including fatty fish in your diet can help restore health. the adrenals. Remember the acronym SMASH, which stands for (salmon, mackerel, anchovies, sardines and herring) as these are the most nutritious cold water fish. Try and vary these types by including two to three servings per week to get a steady supply of omega-3 fatty acids.
Start your meal with a salad
The adrenal glands are always craving food and one of the best ways to keep them working properly is by making green veg the star of your diet. Dark green leafy vegetables such as rocket, lettuce watercress and spinach are full of the micronutrient magnesium, an important mineral that helps to relax, lighten any excess load on the adrenal glands. Start your main meal with a green salad to get your magnesium fix. A serving size of 80g is officially counted as one portion, and washed bagged leaves are a quick way to spoil a nutritious salad.
Starting your meal by eating a green salad, before your main meal helps to strengthen the digestive system so that you are less likely to experience stomach pains such as gas and bloating. To win twice.
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