ShaunaAug 16, 20233 minNervous System RegulationThe Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis and it's Role in the Stress ResponseLast week, I talked about cortisol and its role in the body's negative feedback loop. In order to see what happens when excess cortisol...
ShaunaAug 3, 20232 minNervous System RegulationDid you know cortisol itself is actually a good thing? Yes, I said what I said...but hear me out because, per usual, it’s about nuance... Normal levels of cortisol are not only healthy, but necessary. Cortisol is a...
ShaunaJul 14, 20232 minNervous System RegulationUnpopular opinion: Cortisol has become a near-meaningless buzzword and here’s why...Nuance is rarely captured appropriately. Our body and hormones are constantly fluctuating. Cortisol is just one hormone involved in the...