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.
Carnival Cruise Lines offers 7-day Alaska cruises on the Carnival Miracle departing Tuesdays from Pier 91. Celebrity Cruises offers 7-day Alaska cruises on the Celebrity Solstice departing Fridays from Pier 91. Holland America Line offers 7-day cruises from Seattle to Alaska on the Amsterdam and the Westerdam. Sailings depart Saturdays and Sundays from Pier 91. Norwegian Cruise Line offers 7-day cruises from Seattle to Alaska on the NCL Jewel and the NCL Pearl. Sailings depart Saturdays and Sundays from Pier 66. Oceania Cruises offers a variety of itineraries on the Oceania Regatta departing from Pier 66