What Chronic Stress (Cortisol) Does to Your Brain:

• Hurts your decision making capabilities
• Impairs your memory
• Increases distraction
• Lowers reaction time
• Reduces your ability to process information
• Activates the emotions of fear, worry, anger and sadness
• Leads to anxiety and depression
• Overwhelms your brain causing insomnia, rumination, brain fog & the inability to shut off your mind

What Does Chronic Stress (Cortisol) Do to Your Body?

• Increases energy to the large muscles of the body causing muscle tension and pain
• Causes rapid, shallow breathing leading to poor oxygenation and circulation
• Increases your heart rate leading to high blood pressure and anxiety
• Causes tunnel vision which affects your overall vision and emotionally, your ability to see all possibilities. 
• Diverts blood and energy away from the digestive system leading to stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea and other digestive issues
• Diverts blood and energy away from reproductive system leading to issues with fertility, libido, PMS and impotence.
• Increases blood sugar which can lead to diabetes and increased weight gain 
• Decreases the effectiveness of the immune system leading to increased infections and poor wound healing
• Depletes your bones, hair and teeth of vital minerals leading to osteoporosis, cavities and hair loss & gray hair

Serotonin-

The HappinessNeurotransmitter

• Improves heart health
• Increases neuroplasticity
• Increases the health of brain cells
• Improves sleep
• Increases energy
• Decreases anxiety
• Decreases depression
• Decreases obesity
• Improves mood
• Increases appetite control
• Increases relaxation
• Increases longevity

Dopamine-

Pleasure, Focus & Motivation

• Improves focus and motivation
• Increases feelings of pleasure
• Improves learning
• Regulates heart rate
• Improves kidney function
• Improves mood
• Improves balance and coordination
• Increases blood flow to vital organs
• Too much dopamine can be associated with nausea, vomiting and headaches
• Too little dopamine is associated with Parkinson's disease, ADHD and addictions

DHEA-

The Longevity Hormone

• Increases longevity
• Improves heart health
• Improves brain function
• Increases energy
• Increases muscle tone
• Increases metabolism
• Increases fat loss
• Increases sex drive
• Decreases mood swings
• Decreases inflammation
• Improves skin hydration and firmness
• Decreases aging spots

Endorphins-

The Feeling of Bliss

• Increases happiness
• Improves feelings of wellbeing
• Improves confidence & self esteem
• Increases motivation
• Increases willpower
• Increases relaxation
• Decreases anxiety
• Decreases depression
• Decreases chronic pain

Growth Hormone (HGH)-

The Fountain of Youth

• Increases metabolism
• Speeds up healing
• Promotes younger skin
• Makes cells healthier
• Improves muscle strength and tone
• Improves bone strength
• Decreases cardiovascular disease
• Improves energy
• Makes your organs healthier