Episode 69: What is cortisol? Is it Good or Bad?

Are you tired?Can’t wake up in the morning?Are you gaining belly weight, just by looking at food?Can’t concentrate? Difficulty with memory?Mood changes?Difficulty with sleep? This is an episode you do NOT want to miss!!!!In this episode we discuss what is cortisol, what is the natural cortisol rhythm, what is not normal cortisol level; what contributes to cortisol imbalances, and how to help improve cortisol function. Cortisol is a stress response hormone that normally is present; typically higher in the morning to help us wake up and throughout the day it reduces; bringing cortisol levels lowest at night time, to help us to fall asleep.We will discuss other reasons why cortisol will increase during stressful moments. Even modern day stressors which may not be life threatening can increase cortisol levels. You don’t want to miss this conversation. We will discuss a lot of the hormone cortisol. Please like this video, comment, share it with someone who can benefit from his conversation and subscribe to the channel.Disclosure: This content is for educational purposes; this is not intended to treat anyone medically. Speak to your doctor for further guidance.Resource Links: For more information on how to work with Dr. Ana Lara, please visit and schedule your FREE 15 minute phone consultation:Website: https://raicesndmedcenter.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RaicesNDmedcenter/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raicesndmedcenter/#naturalmedicine #naturopathicmedicine #holisticmedicine #healing #botanicalmedicine #raices #physicianhealthyself #mindbody #naturopathicdoctor #functionalmedicine #foundationsofhealth #health #wellness #nutrition #sleep #stressmanagement #cortiol #tiredandwired #AdrenalFatigue