Do you often feel like you can’t switch off, even when trying to relax? You’re not alone. Many people unknowingly become hooked on the internal high of stress hormones, particularly cortisol. While not officially recognized as a clinical diagnosis, cortisol…
In our modern world, stress and environmental factors can upset our body’s delicate hormonal balance, causing various health problems. These imbalances affect energy, mood, reproduction and well-being. And despite many people thinking that hormonal imbalances only affect women, it is…
Our bodies often express what our minds cannot handle. This is called psychogenic pain or physical pain that is linked to emotional stress. Psychogenic pain isn’t a flighty new-age concept. In fact, quite a few studies have looked at the relationship between…
Every April is Stress Awareness Month since 1992, when a non-profit organization known as the Health Resource Network put a spotlight on stress and how it affects our lives. Since then, the month of April has been dedicated to helping…
Almost everyone has experienced that feeling where you’re exhausted, lying in bed and your mind refuses to slow down. Your heart might be racing slightly, your thoughts churning, as sleep feels frustratingly out of reach. That sensation of being “tired but wired”…
Low back pain is quite common as people begin to age. And most would agree that it’s just part of the aging process. But the truth is that low back pain wouldn’t be commonplace if we took better care of…
At Zen Penguin Wellness, there is always a large pot of Relaxed Buddha Tea brewing. This lovely Chinese herbal tea is available for all to enjoy while in the clinic. Relaxed Buddha Tea is an ancient herbal formula designed to…
Anxiety is a tricky emotion. It can manifest in so many ways that sometimes people don’t even know they are suffering from it. In fact, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 40 million Americans experience anxiety on…
Stomach acid, gastric acid and hydrochloric acid all refer to the acid naturally produced by the cells lining the stomach. If you take a walk down the isles of your local drug store, you will see a variety of medications…
Stress – a six letter word that everyone is familiar with. It’s something we all experience, to one degree or another, and how we handle it can mean the difference between productivity and illness. Cortisol is the primary stress hormone that…
