Cortisol gets a bad rap!  It is one of our most common stress hormones and it’s healthy for us!  We need it – but always in the proper amounts!  Too much or too little cortisol creates a great many problems in us all.  The most common of these issues include weight gain, skin problems, sleep issues, brittle nails, dull hair, high cholesterol, inflammation, aches and pains, low energy, no motivation, poor memory, concentration and focus issues, anxiety, depression, anger, and mood swings.  But did you know that wonky cortisol levels can also cause spotted/blurry vision, dizziness, increased illness, bloating/gas, IBS problems, grinding of the teeth, loss of sex drive, overeating, nausea (esp around food), racing thoughts, ADHD-like symptoms, isolating behaviours, self-sabotage and poor relationships (at work, and in your personal life).

Knowing how to manage cortisol levels naturally is probably one of the most important things we can learn in this life.  Our cortisol levels impact so many of our other body/brain chemicals – our melatonin, dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and Gaba, to name just a few.  People sometimes end up taking medications in an attempt to address the symptoms of an out-of-balance cortisol level.  But dealing with the problem at it’s root source, in natural ways that can be integrated into a regular lifestyle, is a much more effective and long-lasting solution.

Join us via Zoom on November 20th – 7:00pm to 8:30pm (MST) – for How To Manage Cortisol Levels Naturally.  This session has a fee of $20.00/person (plus GST –  so $21.00 total) – 1 CEC is available upon request.  This Workshop is available to EVERYONE – you do NOT need to be a Beaumont resident to participate.  Please contact counsellors@tacitknows.com to register and to access the Zoom link.

This Workshop is being facilitated by Kim Silverthorn BA, RPC, MPCC, CT of Tacit Knowledge.  Kim has over 30 years of experience as a therapist, and often works with families/agencies who are trying to effectively address the stress that exists in their lives.