805 - Circadian Rhythms - Libido Mental Health and Immunity
Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes
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The Role of the Circadian Rhythm in Our Lives
The HPA axis is designed to be able to override your typical patterns in the event that a stressor exists. A lot of Americans have persistently high levels of cortisol or frequent floods of cortisol stress throughout the day and even into the evening. This disrupts the circadian rhythm because it takes a while to get the cortisol back down to baseline.
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