If you are living in a state of stress, chances are your Cortisol is over producing. Cortisol is the Stress hormone and it can absolutely overpower your body and mind.

The good news is that some sensible lifestyle and dietary changes can make a world of difference and lower your Cortisol levels.

When we shared this video ^ of how stress affects your body on our facebook page, it clearly resonated with our community. It’s important that you understand that stress is something that has hugely damaging effects for your body.

Until you achieve control over your reactions and your stress levels, your body and mind will continue to exist in an emergency mode. One way that is highly effective is meditation.

We highly recommend you learn this practice. It has been a game changer for us and should be part of your daily wellness programme. To view the video, click play above and then continue scrolling for infographic and Dr Bergs explanation of Cortisol.

Symptoms Of High Cortisol Levels

According to Dr Axe, weight gain around your stomach, a puffy and flushed face are a couple of the most noticeable symptoms.

Increased anxiety, excessive thirst and irregular periods make the list also. Cortisol is the root of many common issues and when you put your focus on regulating this hormone, everything changes.

How To Lower Cortisol Levels

Today we are sharing with you this excellent video explanation from Dr Eric Berg. He explains the steps that you can take to reduce your Cortisol levels. He has some extremely good information that you won’t want to miss. Click Play above now ^