Everyone produces cortisol, and there are times in our day when some of us may experience higher levels than usual. Our body releases cortisol as a natural response to threat, harm, or danger and for that, we should be very grateful. Cortisol is your body’s main stress hormone that is produced in your adrenal glands. Hand in hand, with your brain, it works to regulate your mood, your motivation, and your fear. It plays a major role in regulating your blood pressure, it increases your blood sugar, has its hand in your sleep cycle, has a major part in your fight or flight response, and it ALSO (yes, also…this little hormone is busy) manages how your body uses carbohydrates, protein, and fats. Keeping your cortisol at a healthy level is an important thing for you to do.

I think it’s safe to say that balancing your hormones should be a goal for everyone. How you do that, and when you do that is going to be up to you - but I do highly suggest putting some thought into it sooner rather than later. Balancing your hormones will help you feel energized, have better sleep, and will lower your mood swings (which, if we are being honest - we all have). Having balanced hormones for you could mean improved cardiovascular, neurological, and bone health, as well as help with memory, focus, sex drive, hair, and skin.