Hormone Health: Managing Adrenal, Thyroid & Sex Hormones

Managing hormone conditions involves regulating sex hormones like testosterone and estrogen while monitoring markers for thyroid and adrenal health.

Hormones

Foods That Affect Cortisol Levels

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Carol Ochs

Cortisol is the primary stress hormone in the body. The Mayo Clinic says it increases the amount of sugar, or glucose, in the bloodstream, it enhances the brain’s ability to use glucose and it helps in the repair of tissues.

Carol Ochs is an award-winning writer in the Washington, D.C. area. During 17 years with The Associated Press she covered health, medical and sports stories as a writer, editor and producer. She has written for the health section of "The Washington Post," a Fairfax County stewardship publication and a biopharmaceutical newsletter. Ochs has a Bachelor of Science in journalism from Ohio University, Athens.