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The Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast

All Your Cortisol Questions Answered - Part 1 | Ep 112

Aug 6, 2020
59:38

This episode is one of a two part series on answering all of your cortisol questions. I have received so many questions and concerns regarding cortisol - what to do when its too high or too low, what affects your cortisol, how to balance and regulate your cortisol, and the list goes on. In part 1 we answer questions about cortisol + the gut, how to know if your cortisol is out of whack, cortisol testing, cortisol and hormones (including hypothalamic amenorrhea, fertility and birth control) and more.

In this episode:


-Cortisol + the gut


-How to know if yours is out of whack


-All about cortisol testing (can your doctor do it?)


-Blood sugar, carbs + cortisol


-Is there a best time for exercise?


-How to balance and regulate cortisol


-Night shifts, sleep schedules and cortisol


-Managing cortisol spikes


-Cortisol and hormones, including hypothalamic amenorrhea, fertility and birth control


Resources mentioned:


Your Hormone Revival https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormones


Join Erin’s Instagram fam! https://www.instagram.com/erinholthealth/


Related episodes:


Episode 82: Cortisol, DHEA + Adrenal Testing, Part 1 https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/82-cortisol-dhea-adrenal-testing-1


Episode 83: Cortisol, DHEA + Adrenal Testing, Part 2 https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/83-cortisol-dhea-adrenal-testing-2


Episode 72: Exercising with Adrenal Fatigue & Cortisol Dysregulation https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/72-adrenal-fatigue-cortisol-dysregulation


Episode 59: Fasted workouts, Cortisol + Weight Loss, BCAAs, Caloric Needs https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/59-fasted-workouts-cortisol-weight-loss


Episode 65: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Weight Loss https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/65-weight-loss

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