why is lower cortisol important?
The Stress Hormone Spike. Cortisol is a powerful hormone, impacting energy, appetite, digestion, mood, and sleep. Cortisol naturally spikes in the morning, triggering the body to wake up (that's a good thing). But with the constant barrage of distractions and stressors in our lives - combined with the toxins in our home, our environment, and in our food - cortisol levels can climb high than ever (that's a bad thing).The Cortisol Crash.
When cortisol is consistently high, the body can experience negative effects. Ever fall into a midday crash? It might be cortisol fatigue. Ever crave sweets when you're stressed? Cortisol can be responsible for that, too! Ever feel tired but can't sleep? Yup... cortisol. Consistently high cortisol levels create a perpetual cycle.