by writtenbysumer | Oct 18, 2018 | General Wellness, Natural Health, Uncategorized
Cortisol is a stress hormone that humans naturally produce. Under normal circumstances, cortisol is helpful. In fact, it can be a lifesaver as it plays an important role in fight-or-flight responses. However, sometimes there can be too much of a good thing....
by writtenbysumer | Aug 9, 2018 | General Wellness
Ready for a little quiz? Try to fill in the blank: The _______ is considered to be a “second human genome” in your body. This genome only recently began to be considered as its own organ. And it’s made up of trillions of microorganisms and diverse bacterial...
by writtenbysumer | May 17, 2018 | Diets and Exercise
From having a bad day at work to accidentally burning your favorite dinner, there are a million things that can cause stress to rear its ugly head in our lives. It’s simply an unavoidable part of life. The good news is that most people can manage daily stress with a...
by writtenbysumer | May 3, 2018 | General Wellness, Health Advice
If you’re someone who… Feels exhausted, even after getting a full night of sleep Constantly craves sweet or salty foods Is constantly getting sick … you may begin to wonder if a medical condition is at play. After all, it’s not normal to feel cruddy all the...
by writtenbysumer | Feb 1, 2018 | Diets and Exercise, General Wellness
Not long ago, I published a blog that showcased the digestive system as the body’s second brain. Throughout that post, I shared some of the incredible things our digestive system is capable of doing such as… Controlling our emotions (depression/anxiety)....
