In today’s fast-paced world, managing stress has become a critical part of maintaining overall health and well-being. One of the main culprits behind chronic stress is a hormone called cortisol. Often referred to as the “stress hormone,” cortisol plays a significant role in how the body reacts to stress. Fortunately, there are ways to manage and balance cortisol levels naturally, and products like Cortisol Calm and iCell are emerging as helpful tools for those seeking stress relief and better health. The Role of Cortisol in Stress Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands. It helps the body respond to stressful situations by increasing glucose levels in the bloodstream, suppressing the immune system, and aiding in metabolism. Under normal circumstances, cortisol follows a natural rhythm, peaking in the morning to help you wake up and dropping in the evening to help you sleep. However, chronic stress can lead to an overproduction of cortisol, which can have...

My grandpa was a truck driver for 40 years, and in that time he used two thermoses. I own them both, and the smaller of the two, which was clearly used on hundreds of runs, has a scratched and faded line of text below the label that reads “Thermal Efficiency guaranteed 5 years.” It might as well have said “105 years” because it works as well today as the day he bought it. That thermos is incredibly well designed, well made, and I assume it will work for another 50 years unless something drastic happens to it. You’ll often hear people say “they don’t make things like they used to” and in my experience, that’s largely true. Products in the past were often made with longevity in mind, and to be honest, it was easier to build them so sturdy back then. Tools weren’t computerized, the parts weren’t as tiny, and the types of metal and plastic they were made from were costly and often machined with a human involved in the process. I adore technology and surround my desktop space...