In this episode of the 'Nutrition Made Simple' podcast, Amanda and Nicole dive into the critical topic of cortisol, an essential stress hormone. They explain how cortisol influences health and wellness goals, stressing the need to balance its levels for optimal well-being. The discussion covers cortisol's role in stress responses, its effects on chronic diseases, and why saliva tests are preferable to blood tests for accurate measurements. The hosts also share practical tips for managing and normalizing cortisol levels and underscore the importance of comprehensive hormone testing, such as the Dutch test, as part of their hormone health program.

What You'll Learn:

• Understanding Cortisol
• Cortisol Patterns and Testing
• Impact of High Cortisol Levels
• Managing High Cortisol
• Low Cortisol Levels and Symptoms
• Improving Low Cortisol Levels
• Dutch Test and Hormone Health Program

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