During fight or flight, the adrenal gland releases cortisol, a corticosteroid hormone. In situations in which your body perceives the stress as a severe threat or the stress is prolonged, an excess level of cortisol becomes active in your brain.
You may think of cruises as something reserved for Alaska or the Caribbean. In fact, you can cruise along the U.S. East Coast and see a good portion of the country's coastal cities, as well as a few foreign ones. Whether you want to cruise for a few days or more than a week, several cruise lines offer tours of the country's coast. Maine Coast and Harbors. The Maine Coast and Harbors cruise is brought to you by American Cruise Lines. This eight-day, seven-night cruise brings you along the dramatic Maine coastline and into the state's harbors and ports.
In 2015, the cruise ship terminals at Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 and Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Terminal 91 will serve seven major cruise lines including Carnival, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Oceania Cruises and Royal Caribbean.wo downtown cruise terminals and convenient air travel connections make Seattle the preferred choice for Alaska or Pacific Northwest cruises. Select from 11 premier ships for your cruise adventure. In 2015, Seattle will host 192 cruise ships and more than 895,000 passengers.