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Managing High Cortisol Levels: Symptoms, Causes, and Effective Solutions
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Do you feel constantly overwhelmed, always on the edge, or have trouble unwinding after a long day? Well, these could be symptoms of high cortisol levels.
Cortisol is part of your fight-or-flight activity response to a stressful or dangerous situation. It provides a burst of energy and alertness to help you get out of a dangerous situation.
Despite its critical role in the body, cortisol is a problem when you are chronically stressed. High cortisol levels stay in your system, causing physical and mental symptoms.
Today, we will explore cortisol’s role in the body, the symptoms and causes of high cortisol levels, methods for detecting elevated levels, and several strategies for reducing cortisol.
High cortisol levels resulting from chronic stress can take a toll on your health and well-being. Tune in to this episode to learn how to recognize the signs and bring your cortisol levels back into balance.
In this episode:
- What is cortisol?
- Symptoms of high cortisol
- What causes elevated cortisol for a long period?
- Methods of testing for high cortisol
- Ways to reduce cortisol levels and manage stress
- Real-life example of effective stress management
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