Hormone Course, Module 6

Stress Hormones – Cortisol and Adrenals

Objectives: Learn adaptogens for adrenal health and stress management.

Key Topics:

• Adaptogens

• Cortisol's daily rhythm and chronic elevation effects.

• Key herbs

• HPA axis regulation.

Readings/Resources:

• Effects of Adaptogens on the Central Nervous System and the Molecular Mechanisms Associated with Their Stress—Protective Activity
• Hormones Secreted by Adrenals
• Cortisol
• Hair Cortisol Test
• Home Cortisol Test
• 11B-HSD1-Inhibitor

Activities:

• Weekly: Stress journaling with adaptogen teas.

• Assignment: Develop a 7-day adrenal reset protocol.