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Health & Fitness
Summary:
In this episode, Kate Morton discusses cortisol, the stress hormone. She explains what cortisol is and its role in the body. She emphasizes that cortisol is not inherently bad, but the way we live our lives today can lead to chronic stress and high cortisol levels. Kate shares her personal experience with high cortisol and the symptoms she experienced. She also explores the connection between cortisol and hormones, as well as the impact of cortisol on blood sugar and other bodily functions. Kate provides tips for managing cortisol levels, including lifestyle changes and self-care practices. She concludes with a soothing mocktail recipe.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:59 What is Cortisol?
01:52 Is Cortisol Bad?
02:22 Managing Cortisol Levels
04:13 Effects of High Cortisol08:08Testing Cortisol Levels
09:04 Cortisol and Hormones
10:24 Cortisol and Blood Sugar
11:17 Other Effects of High Cortisol
12:47 Tips for Managing Cortisol
20:41 Slowing Down and Self-Care
22:36 Conclusion and Cortisol Mocktail Recipe
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