EP114: Is low cortisol causing your fatigue and weight gain?

Have you been experiencing any of the following… * Dizziness * Weight gain * Low blood pressure * Allergies * Poor recovery from workouts * Salt cravings * Depression or anxiety * Exercise intolerance * Sleep issues * Poor memory or brain fog * Low energy/fatigue * Low libido * Pain and inflammation * Frequent illness   If so, you could be suffering from Low Cortisol.   Cortisol is a naturally-occurring steroid hormone that helps regulate body processes such as your metabolism and your immune response. Having a proper cortisol level is essential for weight and stress management and for your overall good health.   When your brain is not telling your adrenals (technically, your brain and HPA-Axis) to produce enough cortisol to support your body systems, you start to experience some of these symptoms.   Here are some possible reasons you may be have Low Cortisol levels: * Chronic stress * Excessive exercise and endurance training * Low-fat or low-carb diets, under-eating in general * Head trauma * Cortisol suppressing meds like corticosteroids, antidepressants, or opiates * Addison’s disease   Some of the best ways to manage Low Cortisol is to avoid habits and activities that cause the problem in the first place. Avoid the following: * Over-exercising * Low-carb/Low-fat diets * Skipping meals or Intermittent Fasting * Inflammatory foods, alcohol, and caffeine   What to do: * Sleep and rest * Eat enough * Reduce high-intensity exercise * Replenish lost minerals, specifically vitamin C sodium, potassium, magnesium Unsure if you have Low Cortisol and want to learn more? A DUTCH test can help! This urine-sample based (totally non-invasive) test can be done at home and, as a FDN practitioner, I can help you analyze your results and create a plan of action moving forward.   Click the link below to apply for coaching and connect with a CNC coach today! https://carrotsncake.lpages.co/coaching/ ***** If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and subscribe so you never have to miss an episode! Comments and questions can be sent to [email protected]. Follow me on Instagram @carrotsncake Subscribe for the latest updates and free resources: https://carrotsncake.ck.page/free If you're looking for a health-minded group of women who want to support and lift you up as you work toward your goals, please consider joining the CNC Lifestyle: https://programs.carrotsncake.com/lifestyle Grab my macro cookbook on Amazon! https://rstyle.me/+UGeGlgcWbVZdkcObYJIfBQ