The purpose of cortisol is to respond to all stressors, whether they be physical, mental, emotional, imagined, metabolic, or hormonal. It is meant to be at its lowest levels at around 4:30am in the morning and peak 30 minutes after waking up. Cortisol, commonly known as the “stress hormone”, is actually necessary all day long and in a strictly controlled daily rhythm. The adrenal glands produce hormones including cortisol, adrenaline, and the sex hormones. However, from a holistic perspective, adrenal stress may be another contributor to poor thyroid function. The Australian Thyroid Foundation lists the causes of thyroid disorders as iodine deficiency, infections, genetics, autoimmune disease, nodules and tumors. ![]() It contributes to a wide range of physical and mental processes, including weight control, mood, cognition, and menstruation. ![]() The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the front of our throats. Featuring Kristin Zanotti and Phil Baxter. Written by Alexandra Preston and Reine DuBois.
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