Combatting Cortisol: Why Your Energy Levels Are so Low #008
About My Guest
Dr. Sierra Bains is a double board-certified Functional Medicine Doctor and hormone and fatigue specialist.
She believes in marrying the best of science with the body's own ability to heal so you can feel whole again.
She has lived the path herself spending over 5 frustrating years looking for answers to her chronic illness - until she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2021. Since then, it has been her calling to help others like you who have “tried everything” and finally heal when traditional medicine alone has let you down.
Her passion for evidence-based natural remedies and deep understanding of the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and spirit allow jer to guide others on their healing journey with confidence. She does not heal, she teaches you to heal yourself.
At the end of the day, healing rarely happens in an office. True healing happens with the choices you make, the nourishment you provide your body, and the mindset you create.
Summary
Dr. Sierra Bains, a functional medicine doctor and hormone specialist, discusses the impact of cortisol on energy levels and overall health. She explains that cortisol is the main stress hormone and its levels can be affected by chronic stress and lifestyle factors. Dr. Sierra emphasizes the importance of balancing cortisol levels and managing stress to improve energy and well-being. She also highlights the interconnectedness of hormones and the role of perception and mindset in healing. Dr. Sierra encourages individuals to advocate for their health and seek holistic approaches to address their unique needs.
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Takeaways
Cortisol is the main stress hormone and its levels can be affected by chronic stress and lifestyle factors.
Balancing cortisol levels and managing stress is crucial for improving energy and overall well-being.
Hormones are interconnected, and addressing cortisol levels can have a positive impact on other hormones.
Perception and mindset play a significant role in healing and overall health.
Individuals should advocate for their health and seek holistic approaches to address their unique needs.
Sound Bites
"Your age is quite literally just a number."
"Cortisol gets a bad rap, but it can be a positive thing."
"The first thing I look at is somebody's light cycles."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Ciara Baines
01:32 Fatigue and Low Energy in Women Over 40
03:01 Understanding Cortisol and Energy Levels
08:10 The Positive and Negative Aspects of Cortisol
14:43 Factors Affecting Energy Levels: Light Cycles
15:36 Factors Affecting Energy Levels: How We Eat
16:30 Factors Affecting Energy Levels: Perception and Mindset
22:59 Dr. Baines' Personal Journey and Empowering Others
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