01/03/2026
The truth is, you need cortisol for energy, focus, immune support, and inflammation control.
The real issue? When cortisol gets dysregulated, usually from stress, poor sleep, or blood sugar swings.
That's when symptoms show up. Fatigue, cravings, anxiety, belly fat, irritability, 3 a.m. wakeups... all the fun stuff.
So the goal isn't "low cortisol." It's balanced cortisol.
And if you're not sure what your cortisol is actually doing, we can test it. A diurnal cortisol test (saliva or urine) maps your levels throughout the day so we can see if they're too high, too low, or peaking at the wrong times. It's incredibly helpful for understanding burnout, stress patterns, and energy dips, and it gives us a clear path forward.