Posts tagged cortisol
Ketosis: What It Is, the Science Behind It, and When It Works Best
Ketosis: What It Is, the Science Behind It, and When It Works Best

Ketosis and fasting can be powerful metabolic tools—but only when applied strategically. Learn how keto works, who benefits, common pitfalls like cortisol-driven blood sugar spikes, and how to personalize ketosis using a functional medicine approach.

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Anti-aging, Detox, Functional medicine, Immune Resilience, Longevity, NutritionMartina Sturmketosis, fasting, ketogenic diet, MCT oil, keto flu, cortisol, blood sugar, metabolic flexibility, cancer metabolism, Warburg effect, functional medicine, Keto-Mojo, carnitine shuttle, gluconeogenesis, mitochondria, hormone balance, adrenal health, nutrition, holistic medicine, metabolic health, Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine, DSHM
The Adrenal–Thyroid Connection: How Chronic Stress Disrupts Thyroid Function
The Adrenal–Thyroid Connection: How Chronic Stress Disrupts Thyroid Function

Chronic stress alters thyroid hormone signaling through shared regulatory pathways in the brain. This article explains how adrenal stress physiology affects thyroid conversion, cellular responsiveness, and why symptoms can persist despite “normal” labs.

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Functional medicine, Hormone Health, Hormones, Stress Relief, Thyroid Health, Women's HealthMartina SturmDenver Sports and Holistic Medicine thyroid health, chronic stress, cortisol, adrenal regulation, HPA axis, thyroid hormone conversion, reverse T3, functional medicine