As the saying goes, you are what you eat. Tossing and turning at night? Stress-induced breakouts? Imbalanced hormonal cycles? It’s time to consider lowering your cortisol. This pesky stress hormone is ...

A trendy drink making the rounds on social media, the "cortisol cocktail," is said to reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the body. Influencers claim the non-alcoholic concoction can help ...

Recipes differ, but most include orange juice, coconut water, and sea salt. Some add extras like cream of tartar or sparkling water. The idea is that vitamin C from juice, potassium from coconut water ...

Finding it hard to channel your inner zen when you experience stress? Us too. And that’s a problem, since chronic stress can raise the risk of health problems such as heart disease and high blood ...

Modern life gives us more access, flexibility -- and stimulation -- than ever before. Two major culprits? Remote work and technology. Read full article: When is the best time to eat dessert? A ...

The internet is buzzing about the benefits of the so-called “cortisol mocktail,” with fans claiming the viral tonic can reduce the stress hormone and bring the body into balance. And folks, we can use ...

Our lives are filled with spiking cortisol. We’ve all accepted this as fact. Digital hyperconnectivity, working as if it were the sole purpose of our lives, and an endless barrage of spiraling ...

It’s mentioned all over social media, where you’ll see tips for lowering your stress levels so you can keep this pesky hormone at bay. Think low cortisol workouts that go easy on the body and deep ...

Tap into a calmer, sharper state of mind with this easy breathing technique. We’re a society constantly on the move, and it’s wearing us down. Between early morning commutes, nonstop Slack pings, and ...

There’s no way around it: stress is a part of life. And while certain factors are out of your control, you may be surprised to learn that certain foods and beverages can affect your cortisol levels.

Cortisol is essential for life. As the primary stress hormone, it helps us manage crises. However, persistently high cortisol levels are very problematic. FITBOOK author Doris Tromballa reveals how ...