Someone asked me how to lower cortisol levels and I answered too fast. Because what he was really asking was why he felt tired, foggy, stressed and was gaining belly fat. And that's a much better question.

Before you try to lower cortisol, you need to understand it. Cortisol isn't the enemy; it's essential for life. The problem is chronic elevation, and in this episode we go to mini medical school to find out exactly what that does to your brain, heart, metabolism, immune system, sleep, bones and skin.

Then we talk about what to actually do about it. The answer is simpler than you think. It starts with your gut microbiome, which turns out to be the master lever for sleep, stress management and belly fat all at once.

In this episode you'll learn why adrenal fatigue isn't a real diagnosis, what foods help regulate cortisol through your gut, why sugar and dehydration spike cortisol, and how exercise, nature and probiotics all play a role.

If you're tired, stressed and frustrated that nothing is sticking, this one's for you.

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References:

https://ucfhealth.com/our-services/primary-care/how-to-lower-cortisol/

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/is-adrenal-fatigue-real-2018022813344

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27557747/