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Episode 225: Cortisol Is Not the Villain, It's the Messenger
In this episode of Hope Natural Health, Dr. Erin Ellis tackles one of the most misunderstood topics in women's health: cortisol. If you've been told your exhaustion, weight gain, or hair loss is "just stress," you've likely felt both validated and completely frustrated. Dr. Erin explains why cortisol isn't the villain, it's a messenger and why simply being told to "relax" is often an unhelpful cop-out.
We dive deep into the physiological side of stress, exploring how cortisol functions when it's healthy and what happens to your sleep, thyroid, and sex hormones when it gets stuck in the "on"…
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