254: The connection between cortisol & weight loss | Kyrin Dunston, M.D.
Kyrin Dunston, M.D.: \u201cCortisol is the mother of all hormones. It determines our sleep wake cycle, energy, weight, immune system\u2014it\u2019s vital.\u201d\nDunston, a board-certified OB/GYN and functional medicine specialist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss why balancing hormones is crucial for weight loss, plus:\n*The best herbs and vitamins for optimal hormone balance*\n*How to test your hormone levels & why a "normal" lab doesn't mean you're in the clear*\n*How to tell if your hormones are interfering with weight loss*\n*Why high-quality sleep is the number one action item for balanced cortisol*\n*Why your gut is your most intimate relationship with the environment*\nEnjoy this episode sponsored by CVS! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at:\xa0podcast@mindbodygreen.com.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices