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Beyond the Beat: How Cortisol Interacts with Your Cardiovascular System. (Cortisol Unveiled Series)

May 07, 2024 Sally Season 1 Episode 90
Beyond the Beat: How Cortisol Interacts with Your Cardiovascular System. (Cortisol Unveiled Series)
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Reverse, Reset, Restore
Beyond the Beat: How Cortisol Interacts with Your Cardiovascular System. (Cortisol Unveiled Series)
May 07, 2024 Season 1 Episode 90
Sally

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Discover the unseen dangers of stress on your heart as we examine the influence of cortisol, the body's stress hormone, on cardiovascular health. 

Imagine cortisol as the overzealous first chair, our hormones making up the other musicians and instruments in the orchestra and our body as the symphony upon which their hormonal music is played.  When cortisol gets out of whack, it can lead to a potentially discordant rhythm that heightens the risk of hypertension, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome. By the end of our discussion, you’ll grasp how crucial it is to keep your body’s cortisol levels in check to maintain a healthy heart and prevent life-threatening conditions.

Striking a chord with anyone concerned about their heart health, we reveal the power of stress management through practical and effective strategies. This isn't just about the science; it's about transforming knowledge into daily habits that safeguard your heart. Learn how to embrace mindfulness, meditation, and dietary choices that stabilize blood sugar to keep cortisol at bay. We also shed light on how small lifestyle adjustments can bring about monumental changes in your overall well-being. As we prepare for our next conversation on the cognitive effects of cortisol, remember cardiologist Michael Blaha's words and consider the profound link between stress and your health.

"Too often, people consider their stress as almost separate from their health,” 

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Discover the unseen dangers of stress on your heart as we examine the influence of cortisol, the body's stress hormone, on cardiovascular health. 

Imagine cortisol as the overzealous first chair, our hormones making up the other musicians and instruments in the orchestra and our body as the symphony upon which their hormonal music is played.  When cortisol gets out of whack, it can lead to a potentially discordant rhythm that heightens the risk of hypertension, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome. By the end of our discussion, you’ll grasp how crucial it is to keep your body’s cortisol levels in check to maintain a healthy heart and prevent life-threatening conditions.

Striking a chord with anyone concerned about their heart health, we reveal the power of stress management through practical and effective strategies. This isn't just about the science; it's about transforming knowledge into daily habits that safeguard your heart. Learn how to embrace mindfulness, meditation, and dietary choices that stabilize blood sugar to keep cortisol at bay. We also shed light on how small lifestyle adjustments can bring about monumental changes in your overall well-being. As we prepare for our next conversation on the cognitive effects of cortisol, remember cardiologist Michael Blaha's words and consider the profound link between stress and your health.

"Too often, people consider their stress as almost separate from their health,” 

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