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WELCOME TO THE WELLNESS FARMER PODCAST

WHERE YOUR HEALTH IS MADE SIMPLE ONE EPISODE AT A TIME!!

Sep 21, 2015

Stress response summarized:

 

1. increased cortisol

2. increased catecholamines

3. increased heart rate

4. increased vasoconstriction

5. increased blood pressure

6. increased blood glucose levels

7. increased blood lipid levels

8. increased blood cholesterol levels (increased LDL:decreased HDL)

9. increased clotting factors

10. increased protein degradation of muscle and connective tissue

11. insulin resistance

12. increased feeling of stress, fear, anxiety and depression

13. decreased short term memory, ability to concentrate and to learn new material

14. decreased serotonin levels; increased noradrenaline levels

15. increased sensitivity of sensory systems including those for pain

16. decreased cellular immunity

17. decreased anabolic hormones (hormones that encourage growth)

18. bone less, muscle fiber type changes