The Stress Hormone

• Produced by the adrenal cortex
• Produced in response to Stress
• Antagonizes other hormones
• Causes weight gain
• Suppresses immune system
• Increases osteoporosis
• Causes sleep disorders
• Predisposes to diabetes
• Increases cholesterol
• Predisposes to heart disease
• May cause fibromyalgia
• Increases menstrual irregularities
• Promotes premature menopause & accelerated aging
• Increases wrinkles and other external signs of aging

• Two or more symptoms may mean that cortisol testing should be performed.

  • Fatigue
  • Anxious
  • Hair loss
  • Chemical sensitivity
  • Increased waist size
  • Memory problems
  • Increased facial hair
  • Cold body temperature
  • Decreased muscle mass
  • Depression
  • Increased body hair
  • Increased joint pain
  • Thinner skin
  • Palpitations
  • Acne
  • Aches/pains
  • High triglycerides
  • Headaches
  • Sugar cravings
  • Irritability
  • Sleep problems
  • Less libido
  • Allergies
  • Stress

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