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Episode: 945. Dr. Sara Szal on How Cortisol Might Be The Culprit Behind Autoimmune Disease
Description: Hey, Heal Squad! Wondering why you’re feeling anxious, depressed, not getting enough sleep, or feeling that afternoon fatigue that you just can’t get rid of? Dr. Sara Szal might have the answer, especially if you’re one of the 24 million Americans affected by autoimmune conditions. Hint: It could be your cortisol! And if you haven’t heard much about cortisol, it’s because primary care physicians rarely test for this…Dr. Szal shares how cortisol, impacts everything from mental health to autoimmune disease, and why many women experience hormone shifts much earlier than they think. We unpack the role tra...