30/10/2026
Reflexology can help to calm and de-Stress your body
Chronic stress and prolonged high cortisol levels can impact nearly every system in your body!
When cortisol—the body's primary stress hormone—remains elevated over time, it leads to distinct physical and clinical manifestations:
* 1. Upper Back Fat Pad: Development of a dorsocervical fat pad (often referred to as a "buffalo hump").
* 2. Elevated Blood Pressure or Sugar: Increased cardiovascular strain and altered glucose regulation.
* 3. Thin, Fragile Skin: Tissue thinning that makes skin more susceptible to damage.
* 4. Easy Bruising: Increased vascular fragility and capillary breakdown.
* 5. Muscle Weakness: Protein catabolism leading to proximal muscle wasting and weakness.
* 6. Increased Abdominal Fat: Visceral fat accumulation around the midsection.
* 7. Purple Stretch Marks: Distinct purple or pink striae across the skin.
* 8. Slow Wound Healing: Delayed tissue repair and impaired recovery response.
Save this clinical guide for your next pathology or endocrinology review!
