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Balancing your cortisol levels is one of the most powerful things you can do to support your metabolism, hormones, and overall well-being. Cortisol, your primary stress hormone, is essential in small amounts—but chronic elevation due to ongoing stress, under-eating, or poor sleep can wreak havoc on your body. Nutritionally, stabilizing blood sugar with high-protein meals and slow-digesting carbs like sweet potatoes, oats, and wild blueberries is key. Magnesium-rich foods like leafy greens, pumpkin seeds, and dark chocolate help calm the nervous system. Adaptogenic herbs like ashwagandha and rhodiola rosea have been shown to regulate cortisol, reduce fatigue, and improve resilience. Pairing this with daily lifestyle habits like morning sunlight exposure, gentle movement (like walking or yoga), breathwork, and turning off screens by 9pm can profoundly shift your stress response. In the world of functional wellness, healing stress begins with how you fuel your body, manage your mind, and prioritize recovery.