Calm posted a great article on ways to reduce cortisol levels to naturally reduce your stress levels. Its an interesting read that explores what stress is and its impacts.

Here is a short quote from the article

“Stress can be a natural, and even healthy, part of our modern lives. We all feel the crunch ahead of a deadline, the nerves before a social gathering, or the pressure of an upcoming change from time to time. But, when that tension goes from a periodic thing to an all the time thing, there can be real consequences. 

In addition to the obvious mental strain, chronic stress can impact your body’s hormonal balance — particularly cortisol levels. Cortisol, often labelled as the stress hormone, plays an important role in our health and wellbeing, and too much of it may cause problems. In fact, maintaining normal cortisol levels can be a helpful tool for managing stress effectively. Luckily, finding this balance can be a simple, and natural, process.”