Hemp ~ The Natural Way To Reduce the Stress Hormone Cortisol

Hemp Seed Avocado Salad-  inmotionlife.com

ED NOTE: Canadian hemp seeds or oils without THC are legal and can be purchased in the USA online or in better health food stores.

'Physical and emotional stress cause cortisol levels to rise in the body. It is an important hormone and helps regulate insulin, blood pressure, immune function, inflammatory responses, and glucose metabolism.

Cortisol is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, and is often known as the ‘stress hormone.’ It is beneficial when a sudden burst of energy is needed (for example, in a ‘fight or flight’ situation), helping memory, or giving the immune system a boost.

Constant high levels of cortisol, however, are NOT beneficial. When cortisol secretions remain at unsafe levels they can cause many complications (for example, in situations of chronic stress):'

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Hemp Seeds and Health

 

'Hemp seeds are a very healthy, nutritious and versatile food. They are rich in protein and contain beneficial fatty acids, minerals and vitamins. I like to sprinkle them over fruit and cereal, and they work well in yogurt and on salads, too. Hemp seeds are a great food for vegans because in addition to being eaten as whole seeds they can be ground to make hemp seed butter, blended with water to make hemp seed milk or pressed to make an oil, a protein powder and a flour.'

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