| Most days we wake up with no motivation to get | | | | much stress everyday our brain becomes adept to |
| out of bed. This is when our friend cortisol steps in | | | | using more and more cortisol, which can eventually |
| and helps give us the extra push we need to start | | | | lead to Alzheimer's disease. |
| our day. Cortisol is a chemical the adrenal gland | | | | Fortunately there is a simple, natural, and relatively |
| releases when we are faced with tough situations. It | | | | easy solution to this common problem, yoga and |
| helps us to handle these stressful times with much | | | | meditation. Practicing yoga and meditation will result in |
| more ease than if our body did not naturally dispense | | | | reduced stress and a calm disposition. By reducing |
| it. | | | | stress one can decrease the surplus of cortisol used |
| Unfortunately most of us are forced to deal with | | | | everyday as well as increase concentration and |
| stressful situations everyday resulting in an almost | | | | memory. |
| constant release of cortisol. It has been shown the | | | | The greatest advantage of yoga and meditation is |
| constant depletion of our cortisol resources can result | | | | how cost effective it is. All you need is a mat, a |
| in loss of memory. | | | | quiet corner and some time alone. With this arsenal |
| We have all visited our grandparents nursing home | | | | of weapons you can easily fend off memory loss |
| and been approached by a poor soul stricken with | | | | and stress and replace the overdoses of cortisol. |
| Alzheimer's disease convinced we are a grandchild or | | | | Although yoga is a great tool for reducing stress |
| son. This Alzheimer's condition is most likely caused | | | | trying to practice it without proper instruction can be |
| from years of stress induced cortisol on the brain | | | | harmful to the body. It is recommended you attend |
| day after day. | | | | a few Hatha yoga classes, yoga ashram, or purchase |
| As we grow older our battle against stress causes us | | | | do it yourself guided instruction before you begin to |
| to lose much of our ability to concentrate, make new | | | | practice yoga. Prior to any physical activity be sure to |
| memories, and recall old ones. After dealing with so | | | | consult a physician. Natural Wellness Techniques. |