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Cushing’s Disease in Horses

Dr. Harvey Cushing is a physician that first described the symptoms of having excessive cortisol in the body in 1932. The condition was then called Cushing’s disease. Cushing’s disease occurs among humans, dogs and horses. The condition is characterized by increased levels of cortisol in the body that are usually caused by a tumor in [...]

Signs and Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue

When we encounter major problems in our lives, our body experiences high stress levels. Some of the major stressors are illnesses, work-related, finance, and death. When we experience one of these, our body goes through physical and emotional change to cope with the problem. The adrenal gland is responsible for releasing the stress hormone, Cortisol, [...]

Why Cortisol Hormone Levels Hormone Change During the Day

Cortisol is a hormone released by the adrenal glands that control the stress levels in your body. Due to the very nature of Cortisol hormone production, your body has the highest level of Cortisol in the morning, while it continues to fall through the day leading to be the lowest at night. If you were [...]

Signs and Symptoms of Cortisol Hormonal Imbalance

Hormones and Your Body Did you know that hormones are the key to your well-being? Not only do hormones influence your thoughts, emotions, feelings, physical growth, aging, and child bearing, but their imbalance can also lead to several health-related issues. Your body has six primary hormones including progesterone, estrogen, Cortisol, testosterone, thyroid, and the HGH [...]

Most Common Reasons for Elevated Cortisol Hormone Levels

Packing a big punch, Cortisol, is responsible for the well-being of both, your mind and body. Not only does it help your body combat stressful or anxious situations, it also keeps your blood pressure, insulin levels, and glucose metabolism under check. Perhaps that is why the American Medical Association (AMA) has reported that elevated levels [...]

How to Lower Cortisol Hormone Levels

Any imbalance in Cortisol hormone levels can create health problems in your life. Cortisol, the stress hormone, is beneficial in small quantities as it helps control the level of stress in your life. Secreted by the adrenal glands that are perched at the top of your kidneys, Cortisol is important for the well-being and overall [...]