It’s a vicious cycle:
Stress triggers the adrenal glands to produce more cortisol ➡️
Cortisol suppresses testosterone production ➡️
Tanked testosterone contributes to estrogen dominance ➡️
Estrogen dominance leads to weight gain, low libido, fatigue, irritability, anxiety, sleeplessness and (you got it) ➡️
More STRESS ➡️
Lots of men get interested in prescriptions for testosterone or supplements that support testosterone levels, but even these “natural” approaches are only a band-aid solution unless we…
👉also address stress and the stress hormone cascade👈
Some ways to reduce stress right away:
✔️ Write down 3 things you feel grateful for every morning
✔️ Go for a short walk at lunchtime
✔️ Block time on your calendar to exercise
✔️ When you notice yourself getting stressed, pause for a moment and breath
These are simple things, but if done repeatedly, add up to big gains over time.
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