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EP 9: What You Need to Know About Cortisol and Adrenal Fatigue with Dr. Minni Malhotra
Cortisol levels play an important role in our wellbeing. When cortisol levels are too high, our blood sugar levels go up, our blood pressure rises, and we have reduced immunity. On the other hand, when our bodies stop producing sufficient cortisol, we do not have the stress management capabilities we need to protect ourselves. In this episode, Dr. Malhotra discusses the repercussions of unbalanced cortisol levels and the various stressors that cause an overproduction of this hormone. From toxic environments and overexercising to processed foods and electronics, many factors can tip the scale of our hormonal balance. Join Dr. Malhotra today to hear which herbs and exercises can help you maintain your cortisol levels!
Key Points From This Episode:
- The relationship between cortisol and stress, and how that affects insulin levels.
- Understanding what cortisol is and its role in stress management.
- Examples of physical, chemical and emotional stressors that increase cortisol.
- Hear how electronics can cause stress, affect our brain, and lead to dementia.
- The consequences of high control levels, including increased inflammation and high blood pressure.
- Find out what happens when your body cannot produce more cortisol to buffer the stress.
- Using a saliva test to measure cortisol and the herbs that can be used for relaxation.
- Supplements to increase your cortisol when your adrenals are low.
- Suggestions for the kinds of exercises to do when cortisol levels are high.
Tweetables:
“Insulin and adrenals are actually the foundational hormones and they are connected. If your cortisol is high, your insulin goes up and your body goes into a stressful situation.” — Dr. Minni Malhotra [0:04:02]
“When you have high cortisol levels, inflammation increases. You can get autoimmunity. Your blood sugars can increase. Your blood pressure can increase. You can have increased sensitivity to pain. You suppress your immune system too.” — Dr. Minni Malhotra [0:05:47]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Steve Hoffart on LinkedIn
Magnolia Pharmacy
Dr. Minni Malhotra on LinkedIn
Dr. Minni Malhotra Email
Anchor Wellness Center
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By Dr. Minni Malhotra, MDCortisol levels play an important role in our wellbeing. When cortisol levels are too high, our blood sugar levels go up, our blood pressure rises, and we have reduced immunity. On the other hand, when our bodies stop producing sufficient cortisol, we do not have the stress management capabilities we need to protect ourselves. In this episode, Dr. Malhotra discusses the repercussions of unbalanced cortisol levels and the various stressors that cause an overproduction of this hormone. From toxic environments and overexercising to processed foods and electronics, many factors can tip the scale of our hormonal balance. Join Dr. Malhotra today to hear which herbs and exercises can help you maintain your cortisol levels!
Key Points From This Episode:
- The relationship between cortisol and stress, and how that affects insulin levels.
- Understanding what cortisol is and its role in stress management.
- Examples of physical, chemical and emotional stressors that increase cortisol.
- Hear how electronics can cause stress, affect our brain, and lead to dementia.
- The consequences of high control levels, including increased inflammation and high blood pressure.
- Find out what happens when your body cannot produce more cortisol to buffer the stress.
- Using a saliva test to measure cortisol and the herbs that can be used for relaxation.
- Supplements to increase your cortisol when your adrenals are low.
- Suggestions for the kinds of exercises to do when cortisol levels are high.
Tweetables:
“Insulin and adrenals are actually the foundational hormones and they are connected. If your cortisol is high, your insulin goes up and your body goes into a stressful situation.” — Dr. Minni Malhotra [0:04:02]
“When you have high cortisol levels, inflammation increases. You can get autoimmunity. Your blood sugars can increase. Your blood pressure can increase. You can have increased sensitivity to pain. You suppress your immune system too.” — Dr. Minni Malhotra [0:05:47]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Steve Hoffart on LinkedIn
Magnolia Pharmacy
Dr. Minni Malhotra on LinkedIn
Dr. Minni Malhotra Email
Anchor Wellness Center