The hormone cortisol is released in response to stress. Studies suggest that the high levels of cortisol from long-term stress can increase blood cholesterol, triglycerides, blood sugar, and blood pressure. These are common risk factors for heart disease. ... And, long-term stress can effect how the blood clots.
So how do we manage with lifestyle interventions?
- Unplug From The Digital World(take breaks) like gaming, social media etc etc……
- Nature Walks(grounded with nature to activate parasympathetic system)
- Prayer(Meditation)
- Deep Breathing
- Stretching
- Massage
- Sunlight(natural vitamin D)
- Blue Light Therapy
- Community Involvement(fellowship with friends and church family)
- Hot Baths(Epsom Salts)
- Aromatherapy(herbal extracts)
- Psychotherapy/Counselling
- Exercise
- Reading
- Listening To Music
- Daily Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation(Stress is both a cause and effect of depletion of both)
- Maintain Healthy Microbiome
- Daily Gratitude
- Positive Thinking
- Positive Speaking
- Compassion To Yourself And Others
- Proper Sleep