They told you coffee was harmless. They never told you what it does to your stress hormones when your stomach is empty. This is not wellness folklore. This is endocrinology. I am Dr. Farrah, and today I am exposing what happens inside your body when caffeine hits a fasted system and why millions of people are unknowingly training their stress response every morning. Let me be clear. Caffeine is not just a wake up chemical. It is a powerful neuroendocrine trigger. When caffeine enters your bloods

Stress doesn’t have to run the show. Ashwagandha, a powerful adaptogen used for centuries in traditional medicine is rich in bioactive compounds called withanolides that act as natural sedatives. Even more powerful? These withanolides help rebalance your HPA axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal), which governs your cortisol response. If you feel like your body is constantly in fight-or-flight, this might be the missing link. I explain how ashwagandha supports your stress hormones and helps you f

Eating a balanced diet rich in nutrients that support the HPA axis (the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis), balancing blood sugar levels, and supporting your gut microbiome can help regulate cortisol levels and decrease stress 🍎 ‌ Here are my favorite tips: ‌ ➡️ Vitamin C can help reduce stress and regulate cortisol by supporting the adrenal glands, and by reducing oxidative stress through its antioxidant properties. ‌ ➡️Both magnesium and vitamin B6 have been shown to help regulate the stres