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What You Need to Know About Cortisol, the "Stress Hormone"
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Cortisol, known as the “stress hormone,” plays a crucial role in our lives, but did you know that its influence goes beyond simply causing anxiety? This glucocorticoid or steroid hormone has multiple functions and characteristics that we need to understand more deeply in order to understand the importance of maintaining its proper levels. In this article, we will explain everything you need to know about cortisol, the “stress hormone.” What is cortisol and what is its relationship to stress?Stress is a common sensation in our daily lives, manifesting itself in various ways, from muscle tension to difficulty falling asleep.In the...
Everything You’ve Ever Wondered About Menopause
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We have compiled the aspects that concern or interest you most about thistranscendental stage in a woman's life and, based of these concerns, we have created this Guide to Menopause that you can consult whenever you want. With it, you will know everything about: what menopause is (and early menopause), at what age it begins and ends, the symptoms of premenopause (hot flashes, anxiety, palpitations, fatigue), how to lose weight during menopause, whether or not pregnancy can occur during menopause, and the recommended supplements for menopause (evening primrose oil, vitamin E, isoflavones, etc.). This way, you will become an expert...
The Most Surprising (and Lesser-Known) Benefits of Magnesium Carbonate
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More and more people are deciding to reinforce their diet with magnesium, due to the multiple properties that this mineral provides when ingested in optimal amounts: it relaxes and makes the muscles more flexible, intervenes in the normal functioning of the nervous system and metabolism, promotes restful sleep and contributes to the maintenance of body tissues. What is magnesium? The most well-known benefits of magnesium Other important benefits you didn't know about Ana María Lajusticia®'s Magnesium Carbonate But what exactly is magnesium and where do we find it? Magnesium is a mineral with a chemical element with the symbol Mg...
Nutrition in Fibromyalgia
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Fibromyalgia is a disease characterized by chronic, widespread pain in muscles, joints, and ligaments. It affects 2% of the adult population, especially women. No abnormal parameters appear in blood tests or radiological exams. The symptoms that characterize it include: pain, numbness, and stiffness in the musculoskeletal system, which worsen with cold temperatures, stress, and physical activity; a feeling of sleepiness and extreme fatigue throughout the day; psychological problems (anxiety, depression, and stress); decreased strength and muscle relaxation disorders, without inflammation in the muscles; overweight or obesity due to low physical activity; stomach acidity, dysphagia, aerophagia, and/or irritable bowel syndrome. The...
3 simple ways to celebrate self-love and dedicate time to self-care.
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February 14th is a date traditionally celebrated as a day of love for couples. Each year, for centuries, on Valentine's Day, lovers typically exchange cards, flowers, jewelry, chocolates, and even trips as symbols of the bond that unites them. In fact, the origin of this tradition seems to date back to Roman times, in honor of a priest who was sentenced to death for secretly marrying young couples. However, as you know, there are many other types of love: love for nature, for family, for friends, for animals, for work... But the first on the list should always be self-love...