The Cortisol Connection

Excessive cortisol can create a broad range of undesirable side effects, including but not limited to

• Increased abdominal fat, which is associated with a greater amount of health problems than fat deposited in other areas of the body.
• Elevated blood glucose which leads to insulin resistance
• High blood pressure
• Immune response is dampened so you don’t feel sick
• Hormones in the brain that released cortisol are turned down to terminate the stress response

Physical Signs of Chronic Stress

• Joint pain
• Muscle weakness
• Chronic fatigue
• Obesity
• Digestive problems
• Excess belly fat

Emotional Signs of Chronic Stress

• Nervousness
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Feeling loss of control
• Irritability
• Craving carbohydrates
• Insomnia or difficulty falling asleep

For more information on Cortisol and how to manage it, read "The Cortisol Connection".