“So many roads lead back to cortisol” says Sheila Kenneally, Accredited Naturopath and Specialist in Energy, Metabolism and Hormones. Sheila’s talking about all the disparate symptoms that her clients present with that are influenced by their stress levels, or more specifically, their cortisol levels. We discuss issues including the following that are linked to stress: Weight gain, body composition and fat distribution Immune system suppression and therefore increased susceptibility to infections Fertility and sexual dysfunctions due to the production of cortisol being prioritised over the sex hormonesCortisol is essential for life, without it we wouldn’t get out of bed in the mornings! It is one of the key hormones involved in regulating our stress response and signals to many systems, glands and organs to take action. Chronic stress means chronic cortisol levels and that’s where the problems start arising.We explore the 5 types of stress which all collectively contribute to our overall cortisol levels: Perceived Digestive stress Glycaemic stress Inflammatory stress Circadian stressHere are some of the earliest symptoms of elevated cortisol taking it's toll: Digestive stress: bloating, gas, constipation & diarrhoea Tired and wired in the evenings - difficulty getting to sleep Recurrent infections including colds indicating impaired immunity Delayed recovery after exercise / exertion and from injury Difficulty concentrating Sheila’s top tips Begin your day with bright light: Get outside for 10 minutes so you set your circadian rhythm off to a good start. Start your day with 25g of protein to establish blood sugar regulation and give your body the building blocks for neurotransmitters and hormones Get in touch with your body and listen to the signals - stop ignoring the bloating/ gas etc. It’s not normal even if it’s your normal.Sheila Kenneally:Sheila Kenneally is an Accredited Naturopath and Specialist in Energy, Metabolism and Hormones. Sheila works with people who have chronic fatigue, hormonal imbalances and difficulty losing weight and nervous system imbalances like anxiety, depression, insomnia.Follow Sheila on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holistichealthbysheila/Checkout Sheila’s Website & blog: https://www.holistichealthbysheila.com/Book your health breakthrough session here: https://www.holistichealthbysheila.com/booking-calendar/health-breakthrough-session?referral=service_list_widgetAbout Hannah Holden:Hannah Holden is an ex-Management Consultant, burnout survivor and burnout specialist. She helps consultants to rebuild their energy level and get intentional about their choices, so they can avoid and overcome burnout and get back to loving life. Unlock your inner calm with Hannah's Essential Toolkit for Management Consultants here: ⁠⁠⁠https://hannahholden.co.uk/essential⁠⁠⁠ For more Hannah's website, other free resources & more: ⁠⁠⁠https://hannahholden.co.uk/links⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-holden-1a7b3b2/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hannahholden.co.uk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected]

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