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Our aim is to make fat loss, weight gain, increasing muscle mass and getting shredded as easy to understand and follow as possible.

No Nonsense Nutrition's podcast

Join Dr. Brad Schapiro for as he brings uniqueness and empowerment to your mind, body, and spirit, to help you achieve complete ultimate health. Check out past episodes of "Your Journey to Health" from WZYX Radio, Your Ultimate Health from WCDT Radio, and the "Ultimate Health Radio" podcast, all in one place!

Ultimate Health Radio

The Podcast for Ambitious Women who want to upgrade their health, performance &amp; mindset so they can achieve more in their lives &amp; business.

The Million Dollar Body Podcast

Educational, Entertaining and Inspiring Health and Fitness Information

Copper State FIT Podcast

The variety and amount of fish we eat is shaped by history, culture and perception. Despite the uneven media coverage of the aquaculture industry, farmed fish is not only consumed more often than wild-caught, but the amount of farmed fish both eaten and produced is also set to increase year over year to ensure our growing population has food for the future. Join Contessa Kellogg-Winters of the Aquaculture Stewardship Council — the leading global certification for socially and environmentally responsible seafood — as she speaks to leaders in the seafood industry about their work, and a variety of issues impacting the dynamic aquaculture industry. If you’re curious to learn more about seafood, the issues and impacts associated with food production and how we choose the fish we eat, tune in to the Aqua Culture Podcast each month.

Aqua Culture

At Shakthi Health and Wellness Center our integrative medicine approach focuses on the whole person, is informed by evidence and makes use of all forms of therapies to help you reach optimal health and healing. In this podcast we will be covering topics in health, wellness, and fitness. Our goal is to help you feel good and live a healthier lifestyle.

Shakthi Health and Wellness: Empowerment

Fuel the Pedal is your source of science-based nutrition for cycling based sports. Here we bring you the top researchers and experts on the field to discuss the lattest evidence in cycling performance optimization and health.
HOST: Gabriel Baltazar-Martins, Nutritionist, MSc Sports Nutrition, PhD student in Health Sciences. Portuguese based in Madrid. 
Language: English

Fuel The Pedal podcast

Hey there! My name is Katie, Dietitian Nutritionist & Personal Trainer & It's my goal to help you gain strength, confidence and balance in your food & fitness journey. Join the community today at:

www.darkbluenutrition.com/ 
YouTube: www.youtube.com/darkbluenutrition
Instagram @darkbluenutrition

Hey there! My name is Katie, Dietitian Nutritionist &amp; Personal Trainer &amp; It's my goal to help you gain strength, confidence and balance in your food &amp; fitness journey. Join the community today at:

www.darkbluenutrition.com/ 
YouTube: www.youtube.com/darkbluenutrition
Instagram @darkbluenutrition

The Mindful Muscles Podcast

Welcome to the Kickass Midlife Method, the podcast dedicated to inspiring women 45 plus to rediscover their energy, fitness, and sense of adventure while developing a powerful mindset for a thriving later life. 

Hosted by Rachael Woolston, a fitness, running and health expert with over 15 years of experience this podcast is your guide to leading a kickass life no matter your age.

Every week, we visit a different topic or feature interviews with fellow experts or motivational stories from kickass women that will help you break free from limiting beliefs and embrace a kickass lifestyle. 

Whether you’re looking to boost your fitness breakthrough midlife inertia and find a new direction in life, the Kickass Midlife Method will hopefully help you to navigate this midlife chapter. 

Subscribe now and start your journey to becoming the most energetic, adventurous, and kickass version of yourself!


Presented by Rachael Woolston, former health editor and journalist, and a fitness and running coach with over 20 years experience.

Kickass Midlife Method

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Fitness Trainer, and Mindset coach that is passionate about helping women turn from chronic illnesses like diabetes, hypertension, GI issues, heart disease, hormonal imbalance, and inflammation so they can turn to a life of flourishing health with bite sized nuggets of info that gives you permission to challenge what you know to and turn to into the woman you want to become. If you are want to take the next steps towards your wellness check out www.Get180Well.com to schedule your discovery call today. Note: REBOOTED on 8/30/2023, new episodes with new format

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Fitness Trainer, and Mindset coach that is passionate about helping women turn from chronic illnesses like diabetes, hypertension, GI issues, heart disease, hormonal imbalance, and inflammation so they can turn to a life of flourishing health with bite sized nuggets of info that gives you permission to challenge what you know to and turn to into the woman you want to become. If you are want to take the next steps towards your wellness check out www.Get180Well.com to schedule your discovery call today. Note: REBOOTED on 8/30/2023, new episodes with new format

180 Seconds to Wellness

Seed Stories highlights a unique garden seed variety each episode with interviews, history, seed saving techniques and more in a fun and educational format.

Seed Stories

”Delivering a word that will last for Eternity ”
Dr.Deryck Hunte

Vision Church HTX - Dr. Deryck Hunte

Bu yayın listemizde, Evrim Ağacı'nda yayınladığımız içeriklerden seçilmiş yazılarımızı yazarlarımızın kendileri, diğer yazarlarımız veya ses sanatçıları seslendirerek, sizlerin kulaklarına ulaştırıyor.

Evrim Ağacı ile Bilime Dair Her Şey!

The Totally Well Podcast with host Joyce Strong, RN, BSN, CSCS, Performance and Functional Nutrition Coach, is a place where we get curious, ask questions and explore everything to do with health, wellness, fitness and all the things it takes to help you live a strong joyous life.

Totally Well Podcast

Holy Health is a podcast that brings you the latest in health from across the spectrum of fields through interviewing incredible experts from around the world. Whether physical, emotional, environmental, spiritual, sexual, political or financial your effort and attitude play a role. While ultimately or fate is determined by G-d, how we get there is determined by us. As it says in Kohelet-there is nothing new under the sun. We understand that everything can be found in torah. Our goal is to empower you with knowledge to help make better lifesyle choices.

Holy Health Podcast

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The Mind Body To Lead Podcast

As a human being, you are not a single organism but a thriving ecosystem home to trillions of invisible, living microbes. These microbial jungles within you and upon you are critical for your health and survival and may influence everything from your risk of cancer to your sexual attractiveness. In this podcast series (Biomes), Dr. Ruairi Robertson explores the fascinating new developments in our understanding of the human microbiome and talks to leading scientific experts around the world about the incredible ways microbes affect your body, from belly to brain. Season two of Biomes is sponsored by Microbiome Insights, a leading provider of microbiome sequencing and bioinformatics services (www.microbiomeinsights.com).

Biomes

La misión de TwoHealth es impactar positivamente vidas a través de la divulgación y aprendizaje de la nutrición y el bienestar integral. Nuestro podcast, se hecha un clavado al mundo de la nutrición, alimentación y bienestar enfocándose en datos comprobados científicamente. Te ofrece todo lo-que-necesitas-saber sobre lo más básico, hasta la última moda que salió. Todo esto cada lunes. Quédate y te prometemos que al salir de aquí, no solo serás más culto/a, sino que tomarás mejores decisiones para tu salud. Prometemos no quitarte mucho tiempo. Tus hosts y nutriólogas, Jessica y Barbara. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

La misión de TwoHealth es impactar positivamente vidas a través de la divulgación y aprendizaje de la nutrición y el bienestar integral. Nuestro podcast, se hecha un clavado al mundo de la nutrición, alimentación y bienestar enfocándose en datos comprobados científicamente. Te ofrece todo lo-que-necesitas-saber sobre lo más básico, hasta la última moda que salió. Todo esto cada lunes. Quédate y te prometemos que al salir de aquí, no solo serás más culto/a, sino que tomarás mejores decisiones para tu salud. Prometemos no quitarte mucho tiempo. Tus hosts y nutriólogas, Jessica y Barbara. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Nutrición y más

Welcome to Super Right Now, the podcast that brings you fun, honesty, and uncensored sharing - Banter style! <ul><li>Hosted by Pepe (from France) and Fiona (from Mexico), now happy Americans... with a thirst for wine and tequila. </li></ul>Listen to us while working, exercising, cooking, commuting, during a boring date or simply relaxing at home. Each week, we share our stories and discuss a variety of topics, including relationships, entertainment news, trips, etc.. Our show is unique, intelligent, dynamic, and honest. We love hearing from our listeners so don&#39;t forget to like and comment! Subscribe and never miss an episode! If you can, please support our show at https://redcircle.com/superrightnow/donations*** The information provided on the Super Right Now! show is for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as professional, legal, or financial advice. The hosts and guests of this show make no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to the content or information discussed for any purpose. ***

Welcome to Super Right Now, the podcast that brings you fun, honesty, and uncensored sharing - Banter style!&nbsp;<ul><li>Hosted by Pepe (from France) and Fiona (from Mexico), now happy Americans... with a thirst for wine and tequila.&nbsp;</li></ul>Listen to us while working, exercising, cooking, commuting, during a boring date or simply relaxing at home.&nbsp;Each week, we share our stories and discuss a variety of topics, including relationships, entertainment news, trips, etc..&nbsp;Our show is unique, intelligent, dynamic, and honest.&nbsp;We love hearing from our listeners so don't forget to like and comment! Subscribe and never miss an episode! If you can, please support our show at https://redcircle.com/superrightnow/donations*** The information provided on the Super Right Now! show is for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as professional, legal, or financial advice. The hosts and guests of this show make no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to the content or information discussed for any purpose. ***

Super Right Now!

This podcast has zero limitations & if you can't tell, has made us quite the sensations. We're educational and can be a bit weird at times. If you're interested in bad food puns, quality food facts, wholesome food-lovin' folk, or you're just passionate about our food system in general...take a listen... ;)

This podcast has zero limitations &amp; if you can't tell, has made us quite the sensations. We're educational and can be a bit weird at times. If you're interested in bad food puns, quality food facts, wholesome food-lovin' folk, or you're just passionate about our food system in general...take a listen... ;)

FOODSPLAINER

نکات  علمی و اصولی تغذیه و سلامت رو می گیم

رژیم لاغری سالم | Fitosalem | فیت و سالم

好食·好時相信身心滿足的幸福是生命的終極目標，而健康是幸福的基石。
因此，好食·好時致力於發展結合精力管理、荷爾蒙與免疫平衡，從飲食、營養、睡眠、抒壓的角度提供個人化的健康管理方案。
同時，整合功能醫學醫療與精準健身等健康管理資源，提供個人化健康諮詢、一對一/小班制健康管理課程、講座和讀書會等服務，期待透過深入淺出的知識，以及有趣又容易執行的方式，幫助你找到屬於自己的健康第一步，陪伴你邁向幸福。

在這個節目裡，我們將分享過往累積的知識和經驗，陪伴你在忙碌的生活中找到健康的第一步，一同找回愜意生活自信人生。

免責聲明：
《凱熙陪你吃早餐》節目之資訊僅提供參考，不應用於自我診斷，也不能代替醫學檢查、治療、診斷、處方或建議，相關醫療需求請以專業醫療人員所提供之醫囑為準。

《每週一到週五早上8：00，準時與你說早安！》

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好食·好時相信身心滿足的幸福是生命的終極目標，而健康是幸福的基石。
因此，好食·好時致力於發展結合精力管理、荷爾蒙與免疫平衡，從飲食、營養、睡眠、抒壓的角度提供個人化的健康管理方案。
同時，整合功能醫學醫療與精準健身等健康管理資源，提供個人化健康諮詢、一對一/小班制健康管理課程、講座和讀書會等服務，期待透過深入淺出的知識，以及有趣又容易執行的方式，幫助你找到屬於自己的健康第一步，陪伴你邁向幸福。

在這個節目裡，我們將分享過往累積的知識和經驗，陪伴你在忙碌的生活中找到健康的第一步，一同找回愜意生活自信人生。

免責聲明：
《凱熙陪你吃早餐》節目之資訊僅提供參考，不應用於自我診斷，也不能代替醫學檢查、治療、診斷、處方或建議，相關醫療需求請以專業醫療人員所提供之醫囑為準。

《每週一到週五早上8：00，準時與你說早安！》

--
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凱熙陪你吃早餐

Reshaunda Thornton gives you the latest in nutrition, health, and lifestyle success.

The Dietitian Against Diets

Health is much more than just normal range blood work. Health and wellness is a multidimensional paradigm. Through this podcast Dr. Sowmya Sridharan, N.D. brings you the various aspects of the body, mind, and the spirit to enhance wellbeing all around.

Dr. Sowmya Sridharan, N.D. is the founder of Hygieia Homeopathic Clinic, Las Vegas Homeopathy and Hygieia Holistic retreat. You can find more information about Dr. Sridharan and her practice at www.hygieiahomeopathy.com
www.hygieiaholisticretreat.com
www.facebook.com/hygieiahomeopathy
www.instagram.com/hygieiaclinic

Live Healthy Naturally with Dr. Sowmya Sridharan, N.D.

The world of healthcare is challenging. We’re all looking for more practical tips, tools and strategies to not only live longer but live better. Lifestyle medicine puts you in control by focusing on prevention and the root causes of disease to help you change your life, not just your symptoms. 

Angel V. Shannon, lifestyle medicine expert and founder of Seva Health and The Seva Institute empowers you with insider tips on functional nutrition, healthy brain aging, hormone balancing and the food-mood connection to help you get more out of your healthcare than just the average annual physical. 

As a board certified nurse practitioner, meditation instructor and life-long student of mind-body medicine, Angel sees the bigger picture, teaching her patients and private coaching clients how to use the tool of mindfulness to reduce stress, change their relationship with food, eliminate self-sabotaging thought patterns and establish a strong foundation of healthy habits for lifetime personal improvement. 

Angel will inspire you with the ‘clinical pearls’ gained from over two decades of patient centered, clinical practice. One part science and one part storytelling, Healthy Housecalls With Angel is a journey into the  courageous stories of the many coaching clients she’s helped to trust their innate wisdom to successfully lose weight, reverse chronic health conditions, get hormones in balance and connect the dots between food and mood to improve their mental health and ultimately transform their lives --- all by simply adopting a holistic, lifestyle focused approach.
 
This podcast will help you make sense of the world of healthcare, push past emotional roadblocks and give you actionable steps to achieve real health and the joy, purpose and vitality you want in your life. Tune in and get Fit & Functional For Life® !

The world of healthcare is challenging. We’re all looking for more practical tips, tools and strategies to not only live longer but live better. Lifestyle medicine puts you in control by focusing on prevention and the root causes of disease to help you change your life, not just your symptoms. 

Angel V. Shannon, lifestyle medicine expert and founder of Seva Health and The Seva Institute empowers you with insider tips on functional nutrition, healthy brain aging, hormone balancing and the food-mood connection to help you get more out of your healthcare than just the average annual physical. 

As a board certified nurse practitioner, meditation instructor and life-long student of mind-body medicine, Angel sees the bigger picture, teaching her patients and private coaching clients how to use the tool of mindfulness to reduce stress, change their relationship with food, eliminate self-sabotaging thought patterns and establish a strong foundation of healthy habits for lifetime personal improvement. 

Angel will inspire you with the ‘clinical pearls’ gained from over two decades of patient centered, clinical practice. One part science and one part storytelling, Healthy Housecalls With Angel is a journey into the  courageous stories of the many coaching clients she’s helped to trust their innate wisdom to successfully lose weight, reverse chronic health conditions, get hormones in balance and connect the dots between food and mood to improve their mental health and ultimately transform their lives --- all by simply adopting a holistic, lifestyle focused approach.
 
This podcast will help you make sense of the world of healthcare, push past emotional roadblocks and give you actionable steps to achieve real health and the joy, purpose and vitality you want in your life. Tune in and get Fit &amp; Functional For Life® !

Healthy Housecalls With Angel

The Program in International Nutrition from Cornell University interviews leaders and rising stars in the field of nutrition and public health.

PIN Podcast

In this podcast, Nurse Alice Benjamin, MSN, APRN, ACNS-BC, FNP-C, combines no-nonsense advice with thought-provoking interviews featuring top health experts, celebrity guests, and frontline nurses. As she worked her way up the nursing ladder from CNA to LPN to RN to BSN to MSN to Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner, and Media Health Expert, Alice learned valuable lessons along her journey. She's been featured on Dr. Oz, The Doctors, Dr. Drew, CNN, HLN, TVOne, BBC, NBC, and many more. When Nurse Alice talks, she's teaching.  If you listen you'll learn! Alice eloquently facilitates discussions in a way that only a nurse can. And, gives the best advice - from struggling as a nursing student with a young family to life beyond the bedside, all the taboo conversations in the break room, and reminiscing on those patients we’ll never forget. This podcast is presented by Nurse.org and made with love, for nurses by nurses.

Ask Nurse Alice

Have you ever considered the stressors and events in your life that lead to negative feelings and unhealthy lifestyle? Gemi Bertran outlines the ten most common ways that we are affected by our environment, beliefs, and yes, even our own expectations in this podcast series. Overcoming these challenges must begin with awareness and the deeper knowledge of the human brain.

Make it Brain

the nourished podcast is a nutritionist-created podcast created to discuss all things wellness and gut health. Whether you’re looking for answers about your own health, or wanting to grow your knowledge about holistic nutrition, Jass covers it all. From greenwashing to reading supplement labels to so much more, the nourished podcast helps you become empowered to make the best health choices, like a nutritionist.

The Nourished Podcast

Welcome to the practical side of making better choices for your health. With my punchy, to-the-point episodes, the goal of this show is to focus on concepts that will show you how to make small (and easy!) changes to your diet that can make a world of difference for your nutritional goals. By asking the right questions and knowing what it is YOU want, you can become your own nutritional expert while staying in your own comfort zone. Whether you are new to your journey or already a long way down the road, this show has something for everyone! New episodes weekly.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isthisactuallyhealthy/Show website: https://is-this-actually-healthy.onpodium.com/ <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Welcome to the practical side of making better choices for your health. With my punchy, to-the-point episodes, the goal of this show is to focus on concepts that will show you how to make small (and easy!) changes to your diet that can make a world of difference for your nutritional goals. By asking the right questions and knowing what it is YOU want, you can become your own nutritional expert while staying in your own comfort zone. Whether you are new to your journey or already a long way down the road, this show has something for everyone! New episodes weekly.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isthisactuallyhealthy/Show website: https://is-this-actually-healthy.onpodium.com/ Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Is This Actually Healthy?

The Eat Like Ruby Podcast, Hosted by Ruby Fraser - Accredited Sports Nutritionist, Personal Trainer &amp; online educator, is a combo of solo &amp; guest episodes, talking all things nutrition, training, mindset &amp; empowerment. Expect conversations around killing it in the gym, taking performance &amp; body composition to the next level, while enjoying your life &amp; a ton of tasty food along the way! Follow @eat_like_ruby on Instagram for more. Contact - eatlikeruby.management@gmail.com

Eat Like Ruby

Dr Siobhan McCormack and Dr Sheena Fraser are the Microbiome Medics, two GPs and BSLM Diplomates who believe that the rapidly emerging science of Human Microbiomes presents a paradigm shift in the way medicine is perceived, researched, and practiced.&nbsp; The Microbiome Medics Podcast is the place where clinicians, scientists and other interested parties can learn about Human Microbiomes, Lifestyle Medicine, how they connect and how they can be harnessed to improve health outcomes.&nbsp; Join our two intrepid Microbiome explorers as they unearth the evidence and present the multiple ways in which the trillions of microbes living in and on you can impact your physiology and health. This podcast will escort you through the basics, explain the research, introduce you to the experts and package the latest evidence into actionable, bite-sized chunks that you can use today to improve your own health and the health of your patients. Our only declaration of interest is that we have co-created "the gut microbiome for clinicians", an online course for busy health professionals with over 30 hours of learning available on <a href="http://bslm.org.uk/">BSLM.org.uk</a>.

Dr Siobhan McCormack and Dr Sheena Fraser are the Microbiome Medics, two GPs and BSLM Diplomates who believe that the rapidly emerging science of Human Microbiomes presents a paradigm shift in the way medicine is perceived, researched, and practiced.&nbsp; The Microbiome Medics Podcast is the place where clinicians, scientists and other interested parties can learn about Human Microbiomes, Lifestyle Medicine, how they connect and how they can be harnessed to improve health outcomes.&nbsp; Join our two intrepid Microbiome explorers as they unearth the evidence and present the multiple ways in which the trillions of microbes living in and on you can impact your physiology and health. This podcast will escort you through the basics, explain the research, introduce you to the experts and package the latest evidence into actionable, bite-sized chunks that you can use today to improve your own health and the health of your patients. Our only declaration of interest is that we have co-created "the gut microbiome for clinicians", an online course for busy health professionals with over 30 hours of learning available on <a href="http://bslm.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer">BSLM.org.uk</a>.

Microbiome Medics

ProCare Health is driven to create innovative supplements to fill the unique needs of bariatric surgery patients while striving to make it EASY! We partner our great products with additional support for you via virtual LIVES, Support Groups, 1:1 Support Groups, informational blogs, and a dietitian on staff for questions.

Bari Connected

I spent my early career as a Nutritionist watching my clients fail at dieting. 
Diets don't work.
What I discovered does work is wiring the brain to weigh less, no dieting required.
Now, I help my clients lose 30lbs in 90 Days with my proven brain wiring system- which is exactly what I am sharing with you on this show.

Weight Loss Without Dieting

<div>This podcast is dedicated towards Holistic Health the way nature intended.&nbsp; My intention is to educate my fellow humans on the importance of keeping the body temple in the highest vibration through foods that give life, spiritual hygiene, emotional integration and the principles of Natural Hygiene. &nbsp;</div>

This podcast is dedicated towards Holistic Health the way nature intended.&nbsp; My intention is to educate my fellow humans on the importance of keeping the body temple in the highest vibration through foods that give life, spiritual hygiene, emotional integration and the principles of Natural Hygiene. &nbsp;

The Holistic Healer Podcast

This podcast is hosted by NHS GP's, Dr Clare Day and Dr Daisy Lund who will take you through all things health and plant based. They are both experienced clinicians with an interest in plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine, and a passion to share nutritional education with colleagues and the general public.
But they don't do this alone. Episodes have interviews with experts within the field of plant-based nutrition, bringing the most up to date evidence-based information in an accessible way, all while sharing tips and recipes on plant-based eating to improve your health and wellbeing.

In a Nutshell: The Plant-Based Health Professionals UK Podcast

Each week, James dives deep into vegetarianism and wellness, blending science and personal experience to help you lead a long, healthy, and joyful life.&nbsp; He shares insights on the latest medical and scientific findings, translating them into practical tips for your well-being.&nbsp; Join him on this journey toward a healthier future, where every choice leads to a more vibrant you.

Vegetarian Health and Longevity

Cortisol Explained: The Stress Hormone Cortisol is a steroid hormone that plays a vital role in numerous physiological processes in the human body. As the main glucocorticoid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, cortisol is critical for regulating metabolism, immune function, blood pressure, and the body's response to stressors. Here is an in-depth overview of cortisol - its functions, production, levels, and implications for human health and disease. What is Cortisol? Cortisol is classified as a glucocorticoid hormone, meaning it affects glucose metabolism along with the immune system and inflammatory pathways. It is produced naturally in the cortex of the adrenal glands located above the kidneys as part of the body's endocrine system. Cortisol is derived from cholesterol and is structurally similar to hormones like testosterone, estrogen, and aldosterone. As the main glucocorticoid hormone, cortisol helps regulate the following bodily processes: - Glucose levels and metabolism - Immune function and inflammatory responses - Blood pressure and heart health - Circadian rhythm and sleep cycles - Stress response - Memory formation and mood Cortisol has widespread impacts on how the body mobilizes energy stores, defends against threats, and maintains homeostasis. The right levels allow cortisol to help the body adapt and respond to daily events and stressors. However, excessive cortisol can be detrimental over time, contributing to conditions like diabetes, hypertension, insomnia, and depression. finding the right balance is key. Cortisol and the Hypothalamic Pituitary Adrenal (HPA) Axis The primary pathway regulating cortisol production is called the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, or HPA axis. This describes the complex interactions between the hypothalamus in the brain, the pituitary gland, and adrenal glands that modulate cortisol release. When the hypothalamus senses stress signals, it secretes corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH), which stimulates the pituitary gland to release adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). ACTH then acts on the adrenal glands to increase the production and release of cortisol into the bloodstream. Once circulating at sufficient levels, cortisol sends signals back to the hypothalamus and pituitary gland to reduce CRH and ACTH production via a negative feedback loop, helping return cortisol levels to a normal, healthy range. This system allows precise calibration of cortisol levels to meet the body's needs. However, chronic stress can dysregulate the HPA axis, leading to overactivation and excess cortisol release. This can result in Cushing's syndrome or other metabolic, immune, and mental health dysfunction. Balanced cortisol production through a normally functioning HPA axis is essential for good health. Cortisol Production and Secretion Patterns Cortisol production adheres to daily cyclical rhythms controlled by the body's circadian clock in conjunction with the HPA axis. The amount of cortisol circulating can change rapidly based on environmental demands at any time of day. But certain patterns occur naturally: - Cortisol levels peak in the early morning around 6-8 AM. Production can increase up to 50% at waking. - Levels gradually decline over the afternoon, reaching a low point around midnight. - The amplitude between the morning peak and nighttime trough can differ among individuals. Larger variations are linked to higher stress reactivity. - Cortisol spikes during the first hour after waking known as the cortisol awakening response (CAR). The CAR is believed to help prime alertness and energy upon waking. - Production is pulsatile, meaning cortisol is released in intermittent bursts roughly every 60-90 minutes aligned with circadian rhythms. More constant cortisol exposure can have deleterious effects. - Release increases after eating, exercise, trauma, blood glucose variations, temperature changes and emotions. Cortisol adapts rapidly to changing conditions. Maintaining appropriate daily cortisol fluctuations is important for health. Loss of rhythmicity such as chronic nighttime elevation can contribute to metabolic and psychiatric problems. Cortisol must remain responsive to changing needs in a sustained circadian alignment. Effects on Metabolism and Energy Balance One of cortisol's primary roles is regulating metabolism by controlling energy production and storage. Cortisol performs several important metabolic functions: - Increases blood sugar via gluconeogenesis - the synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources such as amino acids. This provides fuel for the brain and muscles. - Amplifies the actions of insulin to improve glucose uptake in various tissues. - Stimulates fat and protein breakdown to release substrates usable for gluconeogenesis. - Mobilizes fatty acids from adipose tissue to provide an energy source for muscles. - Modulates insulin secretion via feedback loops to maintain glycemic control. Through these mechanisms, cortisol ensures steady energy flow to critical bodily processes under stressed conditions that demand increased fuel. However, chronic cortisol elevation can cause tissue damage, immune suppression, insulin resistance, diabetes and central obesity over time. Finding the right balance is critical. Anti-Inflammation and Immune Effects Cortisol plays a complex regulatory role in immunity and inflammation pathways. The influence is both rapid and long-term: - In the short term, cortisol mobilizes immune defenses against severe threats and pathogens by altering white blood cell counts. However, cell functioning may be temporarily suppressed. - Over longer periods, cortisol limits immune overactivation that can lead to harmful chronic inflammation. But this comes at the cost of reduced responses to antigens. - Cortisol generally exhibits immunosuppressive effects such as impeding cytokine production and antibody synthesis to prevent excessive inflammation. - However, cortisol also interacts with receptors on white blood cells to modulate gene expression for balanced immune cell differentiation and proliferation. While essential for reining in inflammation, chronically elevated cortisol can lead to detrimental suppression of immune responses. The complexity of the interactions underscores the need for proper regulation to strike the right equilibrium. Finding the sweet spot ensures protective immune activation when needed but avoidance of damaging uncontrolled inflammation. Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Effects As with glucose metabolism and anti-inflammation pathways, cortisol exhibits nuanced direct and indirect effects on cardiovascular function: - Cortisol increases blood pressure acutely by altering kidney function to retain sodium and water, increasing blood volume. - Chronically elevated production induces hypertension through sodium retention, intravascular volume expansion, and vascular reactivity changes. - Cortisol reduces smooth muscle tone and endothelial dysfunction which can raise risk for atherosclerosis over time. - It increases circulating fatty acids that may become deposited in blood vessels. However, it also prevents plaques from rupturing by reducing inflammation. Thus cortisol can be characterized as chronically detrimental but acutely protective for cardiovascular health. Short bursts help maintain blood flow to critical organs during fight-or-flight stress responses. But over the long term, elevated levels contribute to hypertension, clotting abnormalities and arrhythmias. Behavioral and Brain Effects As the main stress hormone, cortisol unsurprisingly influences brain regions governing mood, fear response, and cognition: - Cortisol receptors are found in critical limbic system brain areas like the hypothalamus, amygdala and hippocampus which regulate emotion processing and memory. - Cortisol release inhibits the amygdala's fear response, enabling adaptation to stressors. However, chronic exposure can impair the flexibility of this adaptive capacity over time. - High glucocorticoid levels damage the hippocampus, shrinking this memory-processing region. But acute cortisol may enhance hippocampal memory formation under stressful conditions as an adaptive response. - Cortisol interacts with dopamine reward pathways. Elevated cortisol predicts reduced dopamine signaling, which may contribute to mood disorders and depression. While essential for an acute stress response, long-term cortisol overexposure can negatively reshape limbic brain regions governing emotion, memory and executive function. Tight regulation of the HPA axis helps constrain glucocorticoid actions on the vulnerable brain. Factors Affecting Cortisol Levels Many extrinsic and intrinsic factors influence cortisol production, release patterns, and individual set points and reactivity: - Stress - Physical or emotional threats from any cause trigger the HPA axis to elevate cortisol as part of the fight-or-flight response. - Trauma - Abuse, neglect, injury or psychological trauma can dysregulate cortisol rhythms, leading to chronically high or low levels. - Mental illness - Depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction and other disorders are linked to cortisol irregularities either as causes or effects. - Diet - Low protein, high sugar, alcohol and caffeine may increase cortisol, while omega-3s may decrease it. Operating within cortisol's normal circadian rhythms is most important. - Sleep disruption - Changes to sleep timing, deprivation, or disorders like apnea can significantly alter daily cortisol patterns andCAR amplitude. - Exercise - Acute vigorous exercise spikes cortisol to mobilize energy stores. But regular

Cortisol Explained: The Stress Hormone Cortisol is a steroid hormone that plays a vital role in numerous physiological processes in the human body. As the main glucocorticoid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, cortisol is critical for regulating metabolism, immune function, blood pressure, and the body's response to stressors. Here is an in-depth overview of cortisol - its functions, production, levels, and implications for human health and disease. What is Cortisol? Cortisol is classified as a glucocorticoid hormone, meaning it affects glucose metabolism along with the immune system and inflammatory pathways. It is produced naturally in the cortex of the adrenal glands located above the kidneys as part of the body's endocrine system. Cortisol is derived from cholesterol and is structurally similar to hormones like testosterone, estrogen, and aldosterone. As the main glucocorticoid hormone, cortisol helps regulate the following bodily processes: - Glucose levels and metabolism - Immune function and inflammatory responses - Blood pressure and heart health - Circadian rhythm and sleep cycles - Stress response - Memory formation and mood Cortisol has widespread impacts on how the body mobilizes energy stores, defends against threats, and maintains homeostasis. The right levels allow cortisol to help the body adapt and respond to daily events and stressors. However, excessive cortisol can be detrimental over time, contributing to conditions like diabetes, hypertension, insomnia, and depression. finding the right balance is key. Cortisol and the Hypothalamic Pituitary Adrenal (HPA) Axis The primary pathway regulating cortisol production is called the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, or HPA axis. This describes the complex interactions between the hypothalamus in the brain, the pituitary gland, and adrenal glands that modulate cortisol release. When the hypothalamus senses stress signals, it secretes corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH), which stimulates the pituitary gland to release adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). ACTH then acts on the adrenal glands to increase the production and release of cortisol into the bloodstream. Once circulating at sufficient levels, cortisol sends signals back to the hypothalamus and pituitary gland to reduce CRH and ACTH production via a negative feedback loop, helping return cortisol levels to a normal, healthy range. This system allows precise calibration of cortisol levels to meet the body's needs. However, chronic stress can dysregulate the HPA axis, leading to overactivation and excess cortisol release. This can result in Cushing's syndrome or other metabolic, immune, and mental health dysfunction. Balanced cortisol production through a normally functioning HPA axis is essential for good health. Cortisol Production and Secretion Patterns Cortisol production adheres to daily cyclical rhythms controlled by the body's circadian clock in conjunction with the HPA axis. The amount of cortisol circulating can change rapidly based on environmental demands at any time of day. But certain patterns occur naturally: - Cortisol levels peak in the early morning around 6-8 AM. Production can increase up to 50% at waking. - Levels gradually decline over the afternoon, reaching a low point around midnight. - The amplitude between the morning peak and nighttime trough can differ among individuals. Larger variations are linked to higher stress reactivity. - Cortisol spikes during the first hour after waking known as the cortisol awakening response (CAR). The CAR is believed to help prime alertness and energy upon waking. - Production is pulsatile, meaning cortisol is released in intermittent bursts roughly every 60-90 minutes aligned with circadian rhythms. More constant cortisol exposure can have deleterious effects. - Release increases after eating, exercise, trauma, blood glucose variations, temperature changes and emotions. Cortisol adapts rapidly to changing conditions. Maintaining appropriate daily cortisol fluctuations is important for health. Loss of rhythmicity such as chronic nighttime elevation can contribute to metabolic and psychiatric problems. Cortisol must remain responsive to changing needs in a sustained circadian alignment. Effects on Metabolism and Energy Balance One of cortisol's primary roles is regulating metabolism by controlling energy production and storage. Cortisol performs several important metabolic functions: - Increases blood sugar via gluconeogenesis - the synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources such as amino acids. This provides fuel for the brain and muscles. - Amplifies the actions of insulin to improve glucose uptake in various tissues. - Stimulates fat and protein breakdown to release substrates usable for gluconeogenesis. - Mobilizes fatty acids from adipose tissue to provide an energy source for muscles. - Modulates insulin secretion via feedback loops to maintain glycemic control. Through these mechanisms, cortisol ensures steady energy flow to critical bodily processes under stressed conditions that demand increased fuel. However, chronic cortisol elevation can cause tissue damage, immune suppression, insulin resistance, diabetes and central obesity over time. Finding the right balance is critical. Anti-Inflammation and Immune Effects Cortisol plays a complex regulatory role in immunity and inflammation pathways. The influence is both rapid and long-term: - In the short term, cortisol mobilizes immune defenses against severe threats and pathogens by altering white blood cell counts. However, cell functioning may be temporarily suppressed. - Over longer periods, cortisol limits immune overactivation that can lead to harmful chronic inflammation. But this comes at the cost of reduced responses to antigens. - Cortisol generally exhibits immunosuppressive effects such as impeding cytokine production and antibody synthesis to prevent excessive inflammation. - However, cortisol also interacts with receptors on white blood cells to modulate gene expression for balanced immune cell differentiation and proliferation. While essential for reining in inflammation, chronically elevated cortisol can lead to detrimental suppression of immune responses. The complexity of the interactions underscores the need for proper regulation to strike the right equilibrium. Finding the sweet spot ensures protective immune activation when needed but avoidance of damaging uncontrolled inflammation. Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Effects As with glucose metabolism and anti-inflammation pathways, cortisol exhibits nuanced direct and indirect effects on cardiovascular function: - Cortisol increases blood pressure acutely by altering kidney function to retain sodium and water, increasing blood volume. - Chronically elevated production induces hypertension through sodium retention, intravascular volume expansion, and vascular reactivity changes. - Cortisol reduces smooth muscle tone and endothelial dysfunction which can raise risk for atherosclerosis over time. - It increases circulating fatty acids that may become deposited in blood vessels. However, it also prevents plaques from rupturing by reducing inflammation. Thus cortisol can be characterized as chronically detrimental but acutely protective for cardiovascular health. Short bursts help maintain blood flow to critical organs during fight-or-flight stress responses. But over the long term, elevated levels contribute to hypertension, clotting abnormalities and arrhythmias. Behavioral and Brain Effects As the main stress hormone, cortisol unsurprisingly influences brain regions governing mood, fear response, and cognition: - Cortisol receptors are found in critical limbic system brain areas like the hypothalamus, amygdala and hippocampus which regulate emotion processing and memory. - Cortisol release inhibits the amygdala's fear response, enabling adaptation to stressors. However, chronic exposure can impair the flexibility of this adaptive capacity over time. - High glucocorticoid levels damage the hippocampus, shrinking this memory-processing region. But acute cortisol may enhance hippocampal memory formation under stressful conditions as an adaptive response. - Cortisol interacts with dopamine reward pathways. Elevated cortisol predicts reduced dopamine signaling, which may contribute to mood disorders and depression. While essential for an acute stress response, long-term cortisol overexposure can negatively reshape limbic brain regions governing emotion, memory and executive function. Tight regulation of the HPA axis helps constrain glucocorticoid actions on the vulnerable brain. Factors Affecting Cortisol Levels Many extrinsic and intrinsic factors influence cortisol production, release patterns, and individual set points and reactivity: - Stress - Physical or emotional threats from any cause trigger the HPA axis to elevate cortisol as part of the fight-or-flight response. - Trauma - Abuse, neglect, injury or psychological trauma can dysregulate cortisol rhythms, leading to chronically high or low levels. - Mental illness - Depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction and other disorders are linked to cortisol irregularities either as causes or effects. - Diet - Low protein, high sugar, alcohol and caffeine may increase cortisol, while omega-3s may decrease it. Operating within cortisol's normal circadian rhythms is most important. - Sleep disruption - Changes to sleep timing, deprivation, or disorders like apnea can significantly alter daily cortisol patterns andCAR amplitude. - Exercise - Acute vigorous exercise spikes cortisol to mobilize energy stores. But regular

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Every day, we experience 1,000 waking minutes on average. How are you spending yours? Join Dr. Wendy Bazilian on a journey to Eat well, Move daily, Be healthy.®, three pillars she believes can optimize these precious minutes toward your healthiest, most fulfilling life. With a healthy dose of Dr. Wendy’s infectious energy, she invites you to share time together to help you develop a real and compassionate connection to your health, your community, your environment, and most importantly, yourself.
 
Dr. Bazilian is a Doctor of Public Health, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and certified Exercise Physiologist. She is a frequent expert contributor on LIVE with Kelly &amp; Mark.

Engage with Dr. Wendy at wendybazilian.com.

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