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How Cortisol Actually Works: Why Your Stress Hormone Acts Like a Broken Thermostat

Think your stress hormone is helping you handle pressure? Think again. Sarah Williams breaks down why cortisol starts working against you when you're chronically stressed, acting more like a broken thermostat than your body's natural defense system. On Fuel Different, we explore how cortisol resistance develops through the exact same mechanism as insulin resistance - your cells basically stop listening to the hormone. You'll discover why chronic stress makes your body more acidic (which tanks cellular function), learn how high cortisol triggers autoimmune conditions by confusing your immune…

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