Is Stress Running the Show? Discover What Your Cortisol Is Saying

If you've been feeling wired but tired, struggling with sleep, low energy, or mood swings, your cortisol levels may be out of balance—and your adrenal glands could be signaling for help.

 

What is cortisol?

Cortisol is your body’s primary stress hormone, produced by the adrenal glands. It plays a vital role in:

• Regulating energy throughout the day

• Balancing blood sugar

• Reducing inflammation

• Supporting immune function

• Managing your sleep-wake cycle

In healthy rhythms, cortisol rises in the morning to help you wake up and tapers off at night to help you rest. But when you're under constant stress—physical, emotional, or environmental—your adrenal system can become dysregulated.

 

Signs your cortisol may be imbalanced:

• Difficulty falling or staying asleep

• Mid-day energy crashes

• Feeling anxious or overwhelmed

• Trouble losing weight, especially around the belly

• Cravings for sugar or salt

• Brain fog or poor memory

At Beautiful & Well, we offer Salivary Cortisol Testing, which allows us to track your cortisol levels throughout the day—morning, noon, evening, and bedtime. This gives a much clearer picture than a single blood test and helps us create a tailored plan to bring your body back into balance.

 

Why test your adrenals?

When your adrenals are overworked, your whole system can suffer. Understanding your unique cortisol pattern is the first step toward real healing—whether that means improving your sleep, reducing anxiety, supporting hormonal balance, or simply getting your energy back.

👉 Ready to take a deeper look? Schedule your Cortisol & Adrenal Wellness Assessment today. It's a simple test with powerful insights.

Wishing you good health,

Lynn Fredes, FNP 

Rooted in science. Guided by compassion.