Episode 112: All Your Cortisol Questions Answered, Part 1
This episode is one of a two part series on answering all of your cortisol questions. I have received so many questions and concerns regarding cortisol - what to do when its too high or too low, what affects your cortisol, how to balance and regulate your cortisol, and the list goes on. In part 1 we answer questions about cortisol + the gut, how to know if your cortisol is out of whack, cortisol testing, cortisol and hormones (including hypothalamic amenorrhea, fertility and birth control) and more.
In this episode:
Cortisol & the gut
How to know if yours is out of whack
All about cortisol testing. (Can your doctor do it?)
Blood sugar, carbs & cortisol
Is there a best time for exercise?
How to balance and regulate cortisol
Night shifts, sleep schedules and cortisol
Managing cortisol spikes
Cortisol and hormones, including hypothalamic amenorrhea, fertility and birth control
Learn More About Hormones
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82: Cortisol, DHEA + Adrenal Testing, Part 1
83: Cortisol, DHEA + Adrenal Testing, Part 2
72: Exercising with Adrenal Fatigue & Cortisol Dysregulation
59: Fasted workouts, Cortisol + Weight Loss, BCAAs, Caloric Needs