Chronic stress messes with your hormones making it hard for your body to release fat. In this video, I explain how it works and show you two ways to test your stress hormones at home.

In this video, you'll learn
*Why I call your stress hormone (cortisol) a bully
*How cortisol blocks fat loss
*How to use a simple blood glucose meter to gain insights into how your body is handling stress
*The home test kit that measures your cortisol levels

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Precision Xtra Blood Glucose and Ketone Monitor
Diurnal Cortisol (Cx4 - 4 Panel (Full Day) Cortisol Hormone Stress Level Imbalance Test Kit

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Disclaimer: Dr. Becky Gillaspy, DC received her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1991. Her use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to herself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Gillaspy was a licensed chiropractor in Pennsylvania, but she no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Gillaspy and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Dr Becky Fitness LLC and Dr. Rebecca Gillaspy, D.C. are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this video or site.