Zakynthos is a relatively small island so you can drive round it in one day, if you make an early start. Although the roads are generally not very busy, many roads in the north and west of the island are in a poor state of repair. A typically loop round the island is about 200km. Back to top 26.
Low cortisol levels can cause a condition known as Addison's disease. While rare, Addison's disease is an autoimmune disease that causes damage to the adrenal glands. Symptoms may start slowly, but they can be quite serious. Patients with Addison's disease can experience fatigue, muscle loss, weight loss, mood swings and changes to the skin.
Cortisol, often deemed the stress hormone, is released by the adrenal gland during times of stress. It has several functions in the body, including blood pressure regulation, glucose mobilization and inflammation reduction. However, chronically high levels of cortisol can impede health by suppressing digestive function, growth processes and reproductive system function. Besides avoiding stressful situations, research hints that certain foods can help lower cortisol levels in the body.