167. Hormone Series Topic 2: High Cortisol

Welcome back to the hormone series! In this episode Andrea is focusing on understanding high cortisol levels. Cortisol, commonly known as the stress hormone, plays a crucial role in various bodily functions beyond just the stress response. Andrea explains the production and regulation of cortisol through the HPA axis and its impact on sleep, blood sugar regulation, inflammation, digestion, and more. Andrea encourages listeners to take control of their cortisol levels by adopting these n...