Understanding Cortisol: The Silent Trigger Behind Stress, Inflammation, and Mental Burnout

Have you ever felt "on edge," anxious, and completely exhausted—yet the moment your head hits the pillow, your mind starts racing? You aren't just "stressed." You are likely experiencing the systemic effects of High Cortisol. While this hormone is designed to keep you safe in a crisis, living with chronically elevated levels is like keeping your car engine red-lined while parked in the garage. Eventually, something is going to break.