10 PROVEN

STRATEGIES TO
HELP BALANCE
CORTISOL LEVELS
HOW TO ADDRESS YOUR BODY’S
MAIN 'STRESS HORMONE'
WHAT IS CORTISOL?
Cortisol is a steroid hormone that aids the
body's stress response. It's also known as the
"stress hormone." This is because cortisol
levels in the body rise during times of high
stress.

Steroid hormones are a type of hormone that is

naturally synthesized in the body from
cholesterol. They perform a variety of functions in
the body as a whole.

The adrenal glands, which are two small

triangular-shaped glands located on top of each
kidney, produce this hormone. Cortisol can be
released directly into the bloodstream from the
adrenal glands.

3.
WHAT TO KNOW SIGNS &
Cortisol, in particular, influences metabolism. It
stimulates the liver, causing it to produce more
SYMPTOMS
Anxiety
blood sugar. It also aids in the conversion of fats,
Depression
proteins, and carbohydrates into usable energy. Fatigue
Cortisol is released during stressful times as part of Gastrointestinal upset like
the body's fight-or-flight response to provide your constipation, bloating, or
body with a natural energy boost. This boost is diarrhea
designed to prepare your muscles to respond to a Headache
Heart disease
potentially dangerous situation. However, when
High blood pressure
cortisol levels are constantly high as a result of Irritability
chronic stress, these same effects can lead to Problems with memory and
hyperglycemia (constantly high blood sugar) and, concentration
ultimately, type Reproductive issues like low
2 diabetes. libido, erectile dysfunction, or
irregular menstruation and
ovulation
Cortisol also aids the body in fighting inflammation Sleep difficulties
and controlling blood pressure. Slow recovery from exercise
Weight gain
Konkel, Lindsey “Cortisol: The Stress Hormone” Everyday Health, 7 Oct. 2022, https://www.everydayhealth.com/cortisol/guide/
Lyons, Gila “What Is Cortisol?” Endocrine Web, 10 Aug. 2022, https://www.endocrineweb.com/endocrinology/cortisol
10 PROVEN STRATEGIES TO BALANCE YOUR CORTISOL LEVELS

Focus on your gut health Don’t skip breakfast- maintain blood Get 30 mins of sun first thing in the
(increase your fiber, reduce sugar levels by eating consistently morning (increases vitamin D)
your sugar in diet) throughout the day

Stay hydrated throughout the day Avoid stimulants in the morning in Wind down routine before bed (no
by drinking 3-4 litres of water a fasted state/if coffee make sure screens, blue light 2 hrs before bed)
it’s decaf

No HIIT (high intensity interval Get in at least 30 mins of LISS Supplement with Ashwagandha,
training) or high intensity exercises exercises every day (low intensity selenium and magnesium
steady state) walking, yoga,
pilates, meditation

Reduce inflammation with

anti-inflammatory foods
(mediterranean diet works best)
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BLOODWORK &
HORMONE TESTING 3 STAGES
OF ADRENAL
DYSFUNCTION
Most blood tests will not reveal adrenal dysfunction and
most conventional medicine doctors won’t run any
additional tests for it, such as adrenal saliva or urinary
stress hormone panels, because they do not consider Stressed
adrenal dysfunction a real condition. Edgy, difficulty falling
asleep, mental function fast
However comprehensive blood work & cortisol testing is and scattered.
available to our clients worldwide.
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Supporting adrenal hormones is a really important part of Overwhelmed, difficulty
overcoming Hypothyroidism/ Hashimoto’s and weight loss staying asleep, erratic
resistance. mental function.

On my program and for people that have cortisol/adrenal Crashed

issues, we focus on rest, destress, reducing inflammation, Exhausted, unrefreshing
sleep, unable to generate
balancing blood sugar, replenishing nutrients & adding
ideas.
adaptogens.