Dr. Martin Hash Podcast

Adrenaline, a hormone created by your aptly-named adrenal glands, makes you smart, creative & energetic. Thrill-seekers risk life & limb just for the adrenaline hit it brings. It’s truly the spice of existence: without adrenaline, life would be boring indeed. We also feel the affects of adrenaline every time our car swerves too much, a dog barks, or an unknown group of people is coming over the horizon: it’s part of our Fight or Flight response that kept the human species alive and engaged. Unfortunately, the advantages of adrenaline are counter-balanced by negative manifestations: people who have too much adrenaline exhibit characteristics and medical conditions that are life-threatening, like anger & alcoholism, and the more insidious ADHD which is the inability to concentrate. There’s also high blood pressure and an increased risk of heart disease. Adrenaline may invigorate you or save your life this instant but increased amounts, especially in the long-term, can blunt your success.