Everyone knows someone that has gone on a ‘detox’ – maybe it was a 48 hour fast; maybe a juice-cleanse in Bali; maybe just ditching junk food, alcohol and caffeine for a week or two. But what exactly is detoxification, and how can we support our body through this process? Firstly – if you are…
Tag: Inflammation
Chronically elevated cortisol & the Endocrine System.
Elevated cortisol is hugely significant in disrupting the delicate balance of our Endocrine System. Cortisol definition. First, let’s define cortisol. Cortisol is known as the ‘fight-or-flight’ hormone, and is released by the adrenal glands in times of high stress and/or emergency. It is actually released in small amounts throughout the day to assist in…
What is Inflammation?
What is inflammation? How does the body control inflammation? What inhibits an anti-inflammatory response? And should you be concerned about it? Inflammation is the body’s response to pain, injury and illness. It is a natural process that the body uses to heal. This could be a scraped knee, a headache or something more serious like…
