Treatment Suggestions

If you feel completely exhausted, struggle to wake up in the morning, get dizzy when standing up, or feel constantly drained no matter how much you rest, low cortisol might be the issue. This often happens after long-term stress or burnout, leaving your body unable to produce enough cortisol when you need it.

What You Can Do Next:

• Test your cortisol levels: A DUTCH test can help show if your body is under-producing cortisol.
• Slow down and nourish your body: Over-exercising or skipping meals can worsen low cortisol—focus on restorative movement and regular, balanced meals.
• Increase salt and electrolytes: Low cortisol can lead to low blood pressure and dizziness, so adding sea salt to meals or sipping mineral water can help.
• Get morning sunlight: Natural light exposure first thing in the morning helps reset your body’s natural cortisol rhythm.

These steps focus on helping your body gently rebuild cortisol levels in a way that supports long-term energy and resilience. I help my clients restore healthy cortisol function through my Balance Your Hormones Program by focusing on nourishing food strategies to support adrenal recovery, nervous system regulation to rebuild stress resilience, and practical lifestyle shifts to gently restore energy without overstimulating the body.