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NDTV
04-08-2025
- Health
- NDTV
Nutritionist Lists Everyday Habits That Secretly Raise Your Cortisol Levels
Stress often feels like a constant companion in today's fast-paced world. But did you know that the stress hormone cortisol, while essential to your survival, could also be quietly undermining your health? Nutritionist Anjali Mukherjee recently took to Instagram to shed light on this hormone, and why we should be paying more attention to it. Cortisol plays a major role in helping us wake up, manage energy and respond to challenges. But problems arise when cortisol levels remain chronically elevated. According to Mukherjee, sustained high cortisol can lead to several health concerns. These include belly fat accumulation, brain fog and forgetfulness, poor immunity and frequent illness, anxiety and irritability, hormonal imbalances and .sleep disturbances What's most concerning is that many of us may be unknowingly fuelling these elevated cortisol levels. Common daily habits and environmental factors could be the culprits. Mukherjee highlights a list of surprising triggers, such as excessive caffeine, poor quality sleep, toxic relationships, overtraining, doomscrolling, alcohol overuse, negative self-talk, and unmanaged daily stress. Even activities perceived as healthy, such as exercise, can become problematic when overdone. Similarly, seemingly harmless habits like scrolling endlessly through social media can send your body into a state of chronic alertness, keeping cortisol levels persistently high. According to Mukherjee, "the first step to healing is awareness." Healing begins by "identifying your triggers and consciously reducing them," says Mukherjee. This could mean establishing a consistent sleep routine, balancing workouts with rest days, setting emotional boundaries, cutting down on stimulants or seeking nutritional guidance tailored to your needs. "Your hormones are not your enemy," she says, adding, "They just need your attention." Here's nutritionist Anjali Mukherjee's post: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anjali Mukerjee (@anjalimukerjee) Cortisol is a hormone released by the adrenal glands. Here are a few natural ways to keep it in check. Move more: Regular exercise lowers cortisol and boosts mood. Sleep well: Aim for seven to nine hours if sleep. Poor sleep spikes cortisol levels. Eat right: Focus on whole foods, omega-3s and gut-friendly choices. Breathe deep: Meditation, yoga and slow breathing reduce stress fast. Laugh often: Joyful activities cut stress and balance hormones. Cortisol issues can often go unnoticed until symptoms show up. Paying attention to your body and managing stress through simple lifestyle changes can help keep your cortisol levels in check. Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for a qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. NDTV does not claim responsibility for this information.
NDTV
04-08-2025
- Health
- NDTV
Whats Raising Your Cortisol? Nutritionist Lists Everyday Habits That Secretly Spike This Hormone
Stress often feels like a constant companion in today's fast-paced world. But did you know that the stress hormone cortisol, while essential to your survival, could also be quietly undermining your health? Nutritionist Anjali Mukherjee recently took to Instagram to shed light on this hormone, and why we should be paying more attention to it. Cortisol plays a major role in helping us wake up, manage energy and respond to challenges. But problems arise when cortisol levels remain chronically elevated. According to Mukherjee, sustained high cortisol can lead to several health concerns. These include belly fat accumulation, brain fog and forgetfulness, poor immunity and frequent illness, anxiety and irritability, hormonal imbalances and .sleep disturbances What's most concerning is that many of us may be unknowingly fuelling these elevated cortisol levels. Common daily habits and environmental factors could be the culprits. Mukherjee highlights a list of surprising triggers, such as excessive caffeine, poor quality sleep, toxic relationships, overtraining, doomscrolling, alcohol overuse, negative self-talk, and unmanaged daily stress. Even activities perceived as healthy, such as exercise, can become problematic when overdone. Similarly, seemingly harmless habits like scrolling endlessly through social media can send your body into a state of chronic alertness, keeping cortisol levels persistently high. According to Mukherjee, 'the first step to healing is awareness.' Healing begins by 'identifying your triggers and consciously reducing them,' says Mukherjee. This could mean establishing a consistent sleep routine, balancing workouts with rest days, setting emotional boundaries, cutting down on stimulants or seeking nutritional guidance tailored to your needs. 'Your hormones are not your enemy,' she says, adding, 'They just need your attention.' Here's nutritionist Anjali Mukherjee's post: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anjali Mukerjee (@anjalimukerjee) Cortisol is a hormone released by the adrenal glands, here are a few natural ways to keep it in check: Move more: Regular exercise lowers cortisol and boosts mood. Sleep well: Aim for seven to nine hours if sleep. Poor sleep spikes cortisol levels. Eat right: Focus on whole foods, omega-3s and gut-friendly choices. Breathe deep: Meditation, yoga and slow breathing reduce stress fast. Laugh often: Joyful activities cut stress and balance hormones. Cortisol issues can often go unnoticed until symptoms show up. Paying attention to your body and managing stress through simple lifestyle changes can help keep your cortisol levels in check. Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for a qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. NDTV does not claim responsibility for this information.
NDTV
29-07-2025
- Health
- NDTV
"Drinking Alcohol Isn't The Only Cause": Nutritionist Shares Silent Causes And Symptoms Of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Feeling bloated, nauseous, tired, or sluggish most of the time? Having constipation or distention issues? Nutritionist Anjali Mukherjee reveals that these symptoms can be significant indications of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). But going by common assumptions, many believe that fatty liver disease only affects those who drink alcohol. Contrary to this notion, the nutritionist guides, "One of the most common silent conditions we see today is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)-and as the name suggests, it has nothing to do with alcohol." Watch the reel here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anjali Mukerjee (@anjalimukerjee) In an Instagram video, Anjali Mukherjee explains, "So you don't need to drink alcohol to get fatty liver. You can get fatty liver minus the alcohol. It is called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease." So, what can trigger it? The nutritionist shares, "It happens when you drink too much of fruit juice, sweetened beverages, eat a lot of dessert, eat a lot of refined carbs, a lot of chocolatey and sweet things all the time," adding, "When you just overeat, you get fatty liver." Anjali Mukherjee also explains what fatty liver basically is: "When fat builds up within the liver cells, it's called fatty liver." But how do you know you have fatty liver? According to the nutritionist, you may not know right away, but your body will whisper certain symptoms that can indicate it. She mentions, "You feel nauseous, you feel tired, you feel sluggish, you don't feel yourself, and there is a problem with the digestion. You feel bloated, and there is a lot of distension. You may be constipated as well. And of course, when you do a blood test, the liver enzymes may have risen. Taking ordinary medicines causes you a lot of nausea at that point, and you feel there is something wrong most of the time." What is the solution? Anjali writes, "Your liver is telling you it's overwhelmed." Cut refined carbs Start gentle detox Move your body every day Support your liver with herbs like milk thistle "NAFLD is reversible when treated at the root," she concludes the video on a positive note.
