4 KEY AREAS THAT AFFECT HORMONE IMBALANCE - CORTISOL

4 KEY AREAS THAT AFFECT HORMONE IMBALANCE - CORTISOL

CORTISOL is essential and we need it for our stress levels and to save our life when we are in danger. 

Cortisol is the stress hormone.  

It also needs to be kept under control as it can turn into a bad enemy. Also please bear in mind that cortisol can steal our precious progesterone as well so you see how important it is to keep it under control.  Progesterone is the first hormone to decline during perimenopause.  When we are in stress mode our body will choose to make stress hormones over progesterone.  

When cortisol is raised by our adrenal glands, adrenaline is released to help us to get away from danger. This puts the body in danger mode/stress mode to save your life. When cortisol is released, other body functions will shut down such as your digestion and our fat burning.  If cortisol is high for a long period of time and you don't keep your stress levels under control you will start to notice these symptoms:-

CORTISOL SYMPTOMS

WIRED

TIRED

ANXIOUS

WEIGHT GAIN

SLEEP PROBLEMS

MOOD SWINGS

DIGESTION PROBLEMS

Keep cortisol in check by learning to relax and breathe deeply. Go for a walk in nature, do some yoga, take time out from a busy day, read a book. If you have a busy home life, tell your family that you need at least 1 hour to yourself when they can't ask you any questions or interrupt you.  It is a bit easier if you have younger children and they are in bed by 8pm as this can be your time to relax. You can also listen to some soothing music.  Create a night time ritual and turn off all electronics such as laptop, computer and stop using your mobile phone an hour before you go to bed.

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