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Regulating Cortisol

To improve cortisol rhythms and HPA axis function, prioritize consistent sleep-wake timing with morning light exposure to entrain the SCN (suprachiasmatic nucleus) and support a robust morning cortisol peak . Use mindfulness, CBT, walks in nature, reflexology, and yoga to reduce stress and improve HPA feedback , and add regular aerobic exercise to enhance circadian…

What one thing should be done BEFORE intermittent fasting?

Have you tried IF and it hasn’t given results it should? Or have you tried IF only to plateau or make other issues worse in the long run? It can be helpful if you do it right. .. Regulate cortisol before intermittent fasting because chronic high cortisol  drives insulin resistance, visceral fat, and metabolic syndrome…

SIBO

SIBO can cause GI and non-GI symptoms including food sensitivities (especially to fermentable carbohydrates and gluten), skin issues (rosacea, eczema, urticaria, dermatitis herpetiformis), and mood disturbances (anxiety, depression, brain fog, fatigue). These symptoms often improve with SIBO treatment. Common Food sensitivities and intolerances Skin manifestations Mood and cognitive symptoms Mechanisms linking SIBO to non-GI symptoms SIBO – Occurs when bacteria colonize the…

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