Defeat Them

 We live in an overwhelming, fast pace world that constantly bombards us with too much information, too many agendas, and never-ending noise. Every one of us whether old or young, strong or weak, is subject of an unnatural environment suffering multiple consequences. Anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue, and ADHD are taking over modern societies by storm. Fear and weakness now lead too many lives. And what antidote does our society offer? Drugs, more noise, more fear, and more abuse to one’s already suffering body. It seems there isn’t a solution, when in fact there is, and it doesn’t require one to abandon their current life and build a cabin in the middle of nowhere. Just add a cold plunge to your daily routine and you will be surprised by both fast and lasting results.

Norepinephrine

Norepinephrine is both a neurotransmitter and a hormone (mainly functions as a neurotransmitter). Norepinephrine-producing neurons in the central nervous system, are primarily concentrated in the pons and medulla. As a hormone, it is released from the adrenal glands. It is mainly responsible for regulating energy, alertness, memory retention, cognitive function, attention, and arousal but its complexity exceeds these responsibilities.

Low levels of norepinephrine may result in:

• Anxiety

• Fatigue

• Depression

• ADHD

• Memory problems

• Headaches

• Sleep disorders

• Lack of motivation

• Dopamine beta-hydroxylate deficiency

• Low blood pressure

Increase Norepinephrine Naturally

One can naturally increase norepinephrine by exposure to stress such as extreme temperature levels. When you immerse yourself in a freezing body of water, your blood rushes to the brain and core. This short yet extreme stress exposure drastically increases levels of norepinephrine, simulating neurons to remodel themselves thus promoting executive function.

So if you find yourself stuck under the weight of this world, feeling anxious and exhausted. Add a little daily struggle to your life, turn that shower nob from warm to cold, and see the results yourself)

-Maria Mikaelian