Ep 30: Is Your Gut Causing High Cortisol? The Gut x Cortisol Connection

Do you have high cortisol? Everyone is talking about cortisol levels but no is talking about why they are high in the first place. Hint: it could be your gut. In this episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast, I dive into the intricate relationship between gut health and cortisol levels. I breakdown how cortisol, often referred to as the stress hormone, can negatively impact gut function AND how deeper gut issues can cause high cortisol levels and chronic HPA Axis activation. The conversation explores the role of the HPA axis, the influence of the gut microbiome on inflammation, and the connection between blood sugar regulation and stress. I also get get into how your gut can be contributing to histamine overload, which can further exacerbate stress and anxiety.   WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE: Cortisol negatively impacts gut health and function. Gut imbalances can raise cortisol levels via LPS producing gut bacteria. A healthy gut microbiome helps prevent systemic inflammation. Healthy gut bacteria modulate the vagus nerve. Blood sugar dysregulation can increase cortisol levels. Poor gut health can lead to low neurotransmitter production. Nutrient deficiencies act as chronic stressors on the body. Histamine overload can contribute to increased cortisol levels. High cortisol levels can damage gut health and function.             LINKS: Book a strategy call with Hannah HERE Take the Gut Health Root Cause Quiz for free! Equip Protein: use the code hannahaylwardhhc for 15% off Learn more about HAN's HTMA Testing Package - limited spots available! Listen to Episode 11 - Top 5 Tips for Balancing Your Blood Sugar Listen to Episode 25 - Is Nervous System Dysregulation Causing Chronic Gut Issues w/ Jessica Maguire Listen to Episode 12 - Is Histamine Overload Causing Your Unexplained Symptoms? Listen to Episode 14 - Chronically Stressed & Exhausted? Navigating Burnout & “Adrenal Fatigue”             CONNECT WITH HANNAH: Instagram  |   Website               If you found this episode valuable, share it with a friend and leave us a rating/review! Thank you for listening ✨  

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The go-to podcast for women who want to overcome their chronic digestive issues at the root cause level. Do you want to get rid of your chronic bloating and digestive issues? Are you sick of feeling exhausted, bloated, constipated and completely overwhelmed with what to do next with your health? Do you wish you had more time to really LIVE, without worrying about how your stomach is going to feel or if you’ll spend the next hours spiraling about your health? There’s a way to dig deeper and no longer live a life of managing your chronic health symptoms. Your body is always communicating with you. Your symptoms make sense. You just have to dig deeper than the traditional western approach. Hey, I’m Hannah Aylward, certified holistic health coach, functional gut health practitioner, and the Founder of HAN. Wanna learn how I did it? In this podcast, I will teach you how to: - Repair your gut & transform your digestion without living on restrictive diets - How to nourish your gut microbiome & support hormonal balance naturally - How to dig deeper & take a functional medicine approach to your health - How to say goodbye to the chronic bloating, constipation, reflux, low energy & IBS symptoms that rule your life I can’t wait to help you feel at home in your body again. Pop in your headphones and lace up your sneakers. I’m about to show you how to take control of your health again and live the energy-filled, confident life that you deserve. Let’s dive in! Next Steps: Connect with me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/hannahaylwardhhc Take the Gut Health Root Cause Quiz: https://go.hannahaylward.com/gut-health-root-cause-quiz Visit the Website: www.hannahaylward.com Email Us: support@hannahaylward.com