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Cortisol! The Mortal Enemy Of Women Over 40!
What I covered in this video...
Cortisol also plays a role in:
regulating the body's sleep-wake cycles
managing how the body utilizes carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
reducing inflammation
controlling blood pressure
The body relies on effective communication between the following three parts of the body to release the correct amount of cortisol:
the adrenal gland
the pituitary gland
the hypothalamus, which is part of the brain
Between them, they stimulate the production of cortisol when the body needs it and block it when the levels need to drop back down.
Both too much and too little cortisol can have an adverse effect on the body.
Excess cortisol could result from a tumor or as a side effect of some medications.
Too much cortisol can lead to Cushing's syndrome.
Symptoms include:
high blood pressure
a flushed face
muscle weakness
increased thirst
urinating more frequently
changes in mood, such as feeling irritable or low
rapid weight gain in the face and abdomen
osteoporosis
bruises or purple stretch marks appearing on the skin
decreased sex drive
Some people may also find that their periods become irregular or stop altogether.
Too much cortisol can also cause other conditions and symptoms, including:
high blood pressure
type 2 diabetes
fatigue
impaired brain function
infections
Low cortisol level symptoms
Too little cortisol could cause Addison's disease.
Symptoms of this condition include:
fatigue
dizziness
muscle weakness
gradual weight loss
changes in mood
areas of the skin turning darker
low blood pressure
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What I covered in this video...
Cortisol also plays a role in:
regulating the body's sleep-wake cycles
managing how the body utilizes carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
reducing inflammation
controlling blood pressure
The body relies on effective communication between the following three parts of the body to release the correct amount of cortisol:
the adrenal gland
the pituitary gland
the hypothalamus, which is part of the brain
Between them, they stimulate the production of cortisol when the body needs it and block it when the levels need to drop back down.
Both too much and too little cortisol can have an adverse effect on the body.
Excess cortisol could result from a tumor or as a side effect of some medications.
Too much cortisol can lead to Cushing's syndrome.
Symptoms include:
high blood pressure
a flushed face
muscle weakness
increased thirst
urinating more frequently
changes in mood, such as feeling irritable or low
rapid weight gain in the face and abdomen
osteoporosis
bruises or purple stretch marks appearing on the skin
decreased sex drive
Some people may also find that their periods become irregular or stop altogether.
Too much cortisol can also cause other conditions and symptoms, including:
high blood pressure
type 2 diabetes
fatigue
impaired brain function
infections
Low cortisol level symptoms
Too little cortisol could cause Addison's disease.
Symptoms of this condition include:
fatigue
dizziness
muscle weakness
gradual weight loss
changes in mood
areas of the skin turning darker
low blood pressure