How can i lower my cortisi

**byrdman** · 08-26-2008, 12:05 AM

doc says i have high cortisol how do i lower that?

**TranscriptionFactor** · 08-26-2008, 12:15 AM

First, why don't you ask the doc? What was the value? Did he/she do any other blood and urine tests on you, because you might have something more serious going on.

Work out, do cardio at least 3 times a week, get a full night's sleep, cut out alcohol, take up meditation, improve your diet - more whole grains, less processed food, fresh vegetables, fish, mediterranean style diet - those things ought to help.

But I'm curious to know the answers to the questions I posed. Follow up please.

**rhino1** · 08-26-2008, 03:31 AM

Cortisol is greatly affected by your level of stress....stress is probably the GREATEST factor....so anything you can do to lessen your stress you should try.

**DSM4Life** · 08-26-2008, 05:16 AM

Originally Posted by TranscriptionFactor

First, why don't you ask the doc? What was the value? Did he/she do any other blood and urine tests on you, because you might have something more serious going on.

Work out, do cardio at least 3 times a week, get a full night's sleep, cut out alcohol, take up meditation, improve your diet - more whole grains, less processed food, fresh vegetables, fish, mediterranean style diet - those things ought to help.

But I'm curious to know the answers to the questions I posed. Follow up please.

Agreed