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As a Registered Dietitian, you may reasonably infer that I believe diet is the most important aspect of health. Although it’s definitely important there is one thing which, in the long term, can impact your health way more than how many burgers you eat or don’t eat. That one thing is: how well you are managing (or not managing) your stress. Now, you may have different triggers, but everyone experiences stress. It’s simply part of living day to day in the modern world, stuff happens! But, how well you are dealing with your stress is what can really make or break your health. I’m not suggesting diet doesn’t play a role. . . after all, I’m a Nutritionist! In fact, as you’ll see below, good nutrition coupled with tailored herbs and supplements can be a tool to help manage the stress monster more effectively.

17 ways to get your cortisol levels down Stress is a sneaky thing. It can curl up inside you and grow like a Chia Pet until all the sprouts have grown out of control. Sometimes stress can manifest into physical symptoms, like temporary hives, one-day headaches, or long-term weight gain.