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.
Weight gain due to excessive cortisol levels tends to accumulate in the belly. In order to lose belly fat and reduce cortisol levels, some changes in lifestyle might be required. Get eight hours of sleep. Lack of sleep is a common stressor that can be easily rectified. Those who get less than eight hours of sleep are far more prone to produce higher levels of cortisol.