Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands and is often called the body’s primary “stress hormone.” While it’s best known for its role in the fight-or-flight response, cortisol has far broader responsibilities.

Let’s take a closer look at how cortisol supports stress response, metabolism, immune health, and its essential role in your Circadian Health.

Let’s clear up a common myth: melatonin is not the sleep hormone…

Our bodies run according to a clock that governs the release of key hormones like melatonin, cortisol, insulin, growth hormone, leptin, ghrelin, and many more. When this clock is in sync, these hormones rise and fall throughout the day in harmony, keeping our energy, mood, metabolism, appetite, and recovery in balance.

Have you ever felt jet-lagged without flying? For people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), that feeling can be a daily reality. 

Have you ever wondered why tracking your steps, seeing the likes on your social posts, or getting a performance bonus feels so rewarding? At its core, measurement offers clarity in a chaotic world. A simple number can rank your photo, reflect your health, or even quantify your professional success.