Functional Medicine Health Coaching
What puts some people at a higher risk of severe COVID infection than others? It’s the million-dollar question that we don’t fully understand yet. A new study published in the Lancet found that higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol were a marker of more severe illness from COVID-19. That does NOT mean stress causes …
Adaptogens help the body respond to stress. Ashwagandha is known to reduce cortisol, enhance brain function, and lower blood sugar levels. All of the benefits that it offers are extremely helpful for hormone health.
What Are Hormones? Hormones are chemical substances that influence the functioning of the body. Essentially, hormones are messengers that control and coordinate activities all through the body. Why Are They Important? Hormones help determine weight, physique, mood, fertility, behavior, digestion, and pretty much everything else, so it is paramount to keep them stable. If you …
