How to Help Low Morning Cortisol

[@HollysHealthyHabits]

I am completely lost. My endocrinologist and PCP both said I have low a.m. cortisol. It has been tested four times and still comes back at a 5.7. I don’t have Addison’s disease according to the more extensive test she did where she injected me with cortisol, and then made me wait to do a second blood test an hour later. She basically just sent me on my way to figure it out myself and didn’t do anything about it or tell me anything I can do about it but instead focused on prescribing me weight loss medication for only 15 pounds of weight loss needed. The system disappoints me so much these days, I have no clue what to do so I am intermittent fasting and doing lifestyle changes that I have research can help.

[@tomunderwood4283]

Most doctors only know how to prescribe medications. If there isn’t a medication for your condition then they often don’t know what to do. Look for a functional medicine doctor. They are trained to find the root cause.

[@RichCorle]

Do NOT do intermittent fasting for low cortisol. Hunger is a stressor and will make your adrenal issues even worse. You should be eating as regularly as possible. I'm sure you found this out already.

[@michelles1517]

I do have sleep apnea, interesting. Thank you that was a lot of information.

[@michelles1517]

Everything you are saying is true.❤ I’m dealing with Hashimoto and now low cortisol. So much to deal with.

[@jefferadus8582]

Also infections can lower cortisol

[@donnalaw7171]

For years I have nausea on waking. No medical professional has been able to help. Could this be low morning cortisol? I have done a test and it shows this.

[@googoo554]

Brilliant video, so well presented, thank you so much, very grateful

[@flipmcdonought5835]

Very useful and informative, thank you. I wonder if the effects of inhaled or oral corticosteroids, such as asthma inhalers, on cortisol levels might be addressed also? Thanks.

[@priyaveerasamy4429]

Very useful

[@SheilaMore-l4v]

Yeah, I would diagnosed with Addison’s disease in the hospital but I’m not on any medication and I’m very drained and tired when I get up in the morning I’m tired all day

[@DrChristianson]

@@SheilaMore-l4v I hope you’re following up with the doctor. Addison’s disease almost always requires medication.

[@greerbennett]

This was such an knowledgeable and practical video. I really appreciate you beginning with the "worst-case" most specific scenario and then moving all the way down to schedule and personal stress. Very thorough and informative.

[@stargazergoldsmith3189]

Spot on .... people are getting confusing . But the doctors should acknowledge that in this day and age people are profoundly stressed and often for years , off course there cortisol will be low. They know this . Perhaps they should explain It properly as you have . Well well explained thank you very much

[@Janie77-2]

I have Hashimoto’s and low adrenals. What can we do to increase morning low cortisol? I am not sure if keeping away from electronics a few hours before bedtime, eating breakfast within an hour after waking up, getting early morning sun will help people with Hashimoto’s. Has anyone tried this who has Hashimoto’s?

[@vcp8908]

I have the same issues. I taking vitamins and minerals and phytotherapy (Glycyrrhiza glauba, Ginseng and Ashwagandha) and it is helping.

[@vcp8908]

So called Adaptogenic Herbs.

[@jpl57210]

I wish there was a doctor that could solve my problem. Autoimmune/11mm growth on left adrenal/ cortisol under 1/ anger / patience problems/ belly/ sleepy during the day/ always yawning/wake up and can't get to sleep/ loss of vision/ mild pain on both rear flanks at time/ along with other symptoms. This has been going on for 5 years and has gotten worse. Labs every year/ abnormal/ and nothing being done. I should probably find another hospital.

[@DrChristianson]

Thank you for your comment! I offer virtual consultations and would love to help you. Please visit thyroidopinion.com/ to select a time to meet with me. If you are just getting started on your thyroid journey, I would recommend my free program 'Thyroid Beginner Series'. Here is a link to the program: thyroidbeginnerseries.com/.

[@clemensh6214]

Very very interesting it makes a lot of sence! I will test my ACTH. I have low Cortisol and my Melatonin in salvia at 2am(night) is extremely low. Maybe I have really slep apnea. My VEGF in Serum is very high that could be from apnea too right?

[@Rosewtr_]

Great information, Thank you for sharing!

[@gif24gt60]

Can potassium during day and melatonin at night help rebalance morning and nighttime cortisol?

[@aajaygoyal]

Excellent information thanks a lot God bless you

[@anitajoseph3618]

Thank you so much

[@DrChristianson]

You're most welcome

[@mercyln6646]

Doc, when I wake up every morning my body craves food, especially carbs so much to addiction withdrawal levels. What does this mean...High or low cortisol? And what is the best time window to eat and what to eat?

[@melissanative1799]

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY ABOUT A SALIVA TEST THAT SHOWED LOW LATE MORNING AND LOW LATE AFTERNOON BUT NORMAL AT OTHER TIMES? IS THAT CONSIDERED LOW CORTISOL? THE REPORT SHOWED STAGE 1 OF ADRENAL FATIGUE. I CAN ONLY TOLERATE A LITTLE OF THYROID MEDS AND BODY TEMP IS VERY LOW MOST OF THE DAY. I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO STRESS.

[@kaylaelias5947]

how are you doing now?

[@melissanative1799]

@@kaylaelias5947 THANKS FOR ASKING. I'M FEELING BETTER THE SECOND HALF OF THE DAY BUT TEMP HASN'T MOVED UP MUCH AT ALL. I CAN'T FIND A DOCTOR THAT INCORPORATES YOUR TEMP AS A TOOL TO TEST HEALTH STATUS.

[@mcgragor1]

@@melissanative1799 Did you ever figure it out? Thyroid and adrenals work together, some have found taking their thyroid before bed, rather than in the morning may help a bit. I have hashimotos as well.

[@melissanative1799]

@@mcgragor1 NOT YET BUT FEEL BETTER ON HIGH DOSE VITAMIN D WHICH I HEARD IS GREAT FOR HASHI'S BUT I DON'T HAVE THAT. I HAVE A STEALTH VIRUS (EBV) BUT COULD BE SUFFERING FROM IT EVEN THOUGH IT'S DORMANT I HEAR.. I STILL HAVE SUPER LOW MORNING TEMPS. I START MY THYROID AT 10:30 AM AND FINISH IT AT 6 PM. I CAN ONLY TAKE LITTLE NIBBLES THROUGHOUT THE DAY. I'VE TRIED TAKING AT BEDTIME A WHILE AGO AND IT DIDN'T MAKE A DIFFERENCE. I KEEP TRYING DIFFERENT THINGS UNTIL SOMETHING STICKS. THANKS

[@mcgragor1]

@@melissanative1799 How low are your temps in the morning and how high do they climb later?

[@fitnessmike1217]

Hi,how about low night time cortisol, i wake up many times which is my only problem, during the day is okay even tho my sleep is terrible, liquorice root and oats at night help but not always, and its easy to over do liquorice root. if i could mainatain stable blood sugar (cortisol) at night that would be perfect. i cant easy fruits, even when i ate too much sweet potatoes recently i had blood sugar fluctuations. it use to be worse tho. its just if i dont eat carbs through out the day and night i will crush, any idea how to help with night time low cortisol/blood sugar???

[@babacool1630]

Licorice help if you have low cortisol so you need it on morning not before go to the bed!

[@gif24gt60]

Any safe type of licorice root if you have high blood pressure?

[@ramnour478]

U have to take 1 fruit with fat Like walnuts before bedtime

[@vybzkartel7360]

Thnx dr.god bless you

[@SheilaMore-l4v]

I went to the hospital about eight months ago and they said I had Addison’s disease I’m not on any medication and I have no energy is been a nightmare. I’m trying on high vitamin D and K2 magnesium and salmon oil and I put salt under my tongue and salt in my water every day I have to battle with this no energy sometimes I’ll do a little OK but I’m back down again. My back hurts and my head is not normal. Has anyone able to straighten their adrenals out without medication? I’m trying to get myself better because I’m not on medication right now.

[@DrChristianson]

Addison's disease nearly always requires medication.

[@SheilaMore-l4v]

@@DrChristianson I gotta go in for a cortisol test tomorrow. Thank you Doctor for getting back with me. I don’t know exactly what’s gonna happen.

[@Total_Body_Fitness_USA]

Adaptogenic herbs are good if there is a stress issue. Great video!

[@KryptonixX]

Most of them will suppress cortisol even more….

[@carolinegh9399]

great i fo

[@D-No-DnB]

Thank you for your video. I have sleep apnea untreated due to deviation of my septum. High levels of anxiety. Lack of sleep. And my cortisol levels are low. I've been tested and my adrenal respond normal to the hormone so I don't have Addison or cush. What can I do or take coz this is destroying my life. I need help pls

[@DrChristianson]

please read the Adrenal Reset Diet - it helps you know your current adrenal level and the best natural options.

[@MrHornet72]

Keep repeating and repeating 🤦