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12 step 1. Don’t FiGht Cortisol. BloCk it.
ever used it, I slept longer than I had in a year. The benefits are real: relaxed
muscles, reduced anxiety … and reduced cortisol.
THE ONE TIME TO BE CAREFUL ABOUT MAGNESIUM.
Most people assume they have high cortisol, but if you have LOW cortisol, be
careful. Then magnesium isn’t always a plus.
There’s a lot to think about when the adrenals are not working as well as
they should. Anyone who’s been diagnosed with adrenal fatigue, adrenal
insufficiency or Addison’s Disease already has low cortisol, too low. They need
to be cautious with magnesium so they don’t push their cortisol even further
down.
THE NEXT STEPS: how to lower your cortisol when you’re stuck in stress
mode. A few supplements plus increasing a product naturally made by your own
body can make all the difference.
