254: The connection between cortisol & weight loss | Kyrin Dunston, M.D.
b'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'