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Cortisol is known as the stress hormone, and that may bring negative connotations to mind.  However, cortisol is not all bad. It plays an important role in our bodily functions, aside from being part of a stress response. When cortisol is ever-present due to persistent and chronic stress, it causes damaging health problems.

Today we are going to take a look at how cortisol works and when stress impacts your health.

We will be talking about:

What Does Cortisol Do?

What Causes a Cortisol Imbalance?

The Negative Effects Of Stress On Your Body

And lastly What You Can Do To Keep Cortisol Balanced

Items mentioned in this podcast

Episode 46 Understanding Adrenal Fatigue

Your wellness journey coaching program

 

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