Cortisol in Balance

How to Tame Stress and Get Your Energy Back – Discover Five Steps to Reduce Stress, Adjust Your Weight and Restore Energy

In her hormonal health practice, nutritional therapist Marina Wright met hundreds of women who shared the same problems: they were gaining weight, unable to concentrate, and suffering from anxiety, insomnia, fatigue and various aches and pains. The culprit was chronic stress. Our body's natural response to stress triggers the release of cortisol—a hormone that allows us to react quickly to danger. But in today's world, our stress response is often triggered too frequently, or we simply don't know how to turn it off. This book is about how we can reset our cortisol levels. The key to taming cortisol is a holistic approach that takes into account circadian rhythm, diet, exercise, hormonal balance, blood sugar levels and active work with the nervous system. In this practical guide, you will find a five-step programme focused on the causes of chronic stress and their solutions. The author guides the reader through each step, offering recommendations that can be incorporated into daily life.