Angela Foster Performance Podcasts - Episode 168
EP 168 – Bitesize – Stress Less
Angela continues to discuss and share great advice on optimising hormonal health and focuses in this bitesize episode on effectively managing cortisol
Factors impacting cortisol levels include sleep, a disrupted circadian rhythm and inflammation and Angela explains the signs that indicate you are not managing your cortisol and blood sugar effectively and shares actionable advice on how you can make the right changes and take control
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Bitesize - Stress Less
Angela continues to discuss and share great advice on optimising hormonal health and focuses in this bitesize episode on effectively managing cortisol
Factors impacting cortisol levels include sleep, a disrupted circadian rhythm and inflammation and Angela explains the signs that indicate you are not managing your cortisol and blood sugar effectively and shares actionable advice on how you can make the right changes and take control
Key Takeaways
- Keep inflammation low, get good quality sleep and optimise your circadian rhythm to feel less stressed
- A very low-carb diet all of the time can lead to increased insulin resistance
- Being in a state of ketosis all the time can increase stress levels so cycling in and out of ketosis daily is preferable
- Weight gain in the abdominal area can indicate you are not managing cortisol and blood sugar
- If you have issues with your blood sugar you need to look closely at your diet
- You can’t ever supplement your way out of HPA axis dysfunction it requires lifestyle changes
Best Moments
‘Stress and HPA dysfunction is more often a problem with the brain, not the adrenals’
‘The body is designed to cope with stress over short periods of time but in the modern world people are under relentless stress’
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About the Host
Angela Foster
Angela is a Nutritionist, Health and Performance Coach. She is also the Founder and CEO of My DNA Edge, an Exclusive Private Membership Site giving individuals the tools and bio hacks needed to optimise their genetic expression for optimal health and performance.
After recovering from a serious illness in 2014, Angela left the world of Corporate Law with a single mission in mind:
To inspire and educate others to live an energetic, healthful and limitless life.
Angela believes that we can truly have it all and has spent the last 5 years researching the habits and routines of high performers, uncovering age-old secrets, time-honoured holistic practices and modern science to create a blueprint for Optimal Human Performance.
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