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

Kyrin Dunston, M.D.: “Cortisol is the mother of all hormones. It determines our sleep wake cycle, energy, weight, immune system—it’s vital.” Dunston, 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: *The best herbs and vitamins for optimal hormone balance* *How to test your hormone levels & why a "normal" lab doesn't mean you're in the clear* *How to tell if your hormones are interfering with weight loss* *Why high-quality sleep is the number one action item for balanced cortisol* *Why your gut is your most intimate relationship with the environment* Enjoy 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: podcast@mindbodygreen.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices