5 Ayurvedic Ways to Manage Cortisol and Support Hormonal Health

Cortisol is a special chemical your body makes when you are stressed, which is why it is called the stress hormone.

Your body needs the right amount of it to feel energetic, keep your blood pressure steady, and sleep well.

If you have too much or too little cortisol, it can make you feel unwell.

Too much cortisol might make you gain weight or feel moody, while too little can make you feel very tired.

A very old way of healing called Ayurveda says these problems come from imbalances in the body.

Ayurveda suggests using calming herbs like ashwagandha and tulsi to help your body handle stress.

Eating simple warm foods like moong dal khichdi, and avoiding too much sugar and caffeine, can also help.

Getting seven to eight hours of sleep and doing gentle yoga and breathing exercises keep your stress chemical balanced.

Products from the company Patanjali, like Ashvashila tablets, can also give you energy during stressful times.