Stress and sleep difficulties can affect eating routines in different ways. Tiredness, cravings, skin changes or body shape cannot tell us whether cortisol is too high or too low.
What nutrition support includes
- Identify practical barriers to regular meals during demanding periods.
- Review food and drink habits alongside sleep and daily routines.
- Develop manageable meal options without restrictive rules.
- Discuss ongoing symptoms with your clinician and seek mental health support where appropriate.
Cortisol disorders require medical assessment and are not diagnosed by a nutrition checklist. This service does not promise to balance hormones or treat insomnia. Do not change prescribed medication on the basis of a diet plan.
Further information: NIDDK: cortisol excess and medical assessment.