Do This Before Bed — It Lowers Cortisol and Burns Stubborn Fat

Struggling to lose stubborn fat around your midsection, even when you’re doing everything right—eating less, walking more, or trying intermittent fasting? If you feel tired, sluggish, and stuck, the problem isn't laziness or age; it's likely elevated levels of the survival hormone, cortisol. High cortisol causes your metabolism to unravel by blocking the conversion of inactive T4 thyroid hormone into the active, fat-burning T3. This hormonal chaos suppresses TSH and triggers gluconeogenesis—a process where your body breaks down muscle into sugar, leading to simultaneous fat storage and muscle loss. You are stuck in a hormonal trap driven by chronic stress and poor sleep. Dr. Mandell shares 6 crucial steps to shift from "survival mode" to "fat burning mode". This plan includes resetting your circadian rhythm with morning light, supporting your thyroid with specific nutrients like selenium (found in two Brazil nuts a day), and protecting your metabolic engine with resistance training. Most importantly, learn the powerful, subtle neurological reset you can do before bed: gently press your tongue against your cheek to activate the vagus nerve, shutting down your stress response and lowering cortisol. Once cortisol drops, your body finally feels safe enough to release trapped fat ------------------------------------- Thank you for spending a few minutes improving your health with us. 🌿 Wishing you strength, calm, and a healthier day — remember, small daily actions create big changes.