00:00 Body's cortisol rises in morning, lowers later.
03:24 Light in the morning affects cortisol, melatonin.
08:39 Stress affects body: heart rate, digestion, energy.
12:29 Stress affects fertility and can harm pregnancy.
16:13 Exercise led to weight gain, then loss.
17:25 Enjoy cycling, brings joy and balance.
20:42 Hypothalamus and pituitary regulate cortisol production.
25:27 Limit stress before bed by unplugging devices.
28:59 Flexibility and self-care for mental wellness.
30:34 Skeptical at first, but biofeedback worked.
33:12 Contact us using info in show description.
Cortisol: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Wait, can cortisol be good?....YES
Join us for an informative and valuable talk about CORTISOL. Cortisol is a hormone produced by your adrenal glands. "But what does it do?" you may ask and why should I care about?
Cortisol is your get up and go hormone, but in recent years, it's gotten a bad rap as mainstream media has talked about 'adrenal fatigues'. We're here to set the record straight on:
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