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OftenBen  ·  3017 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Pubski: August 24, 2016

I'd be super interested in seeing what your bloodwork looks like.





kleinbl00  ·  3017 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Three vials drawn Sunday. Benefits of having a Quest pickup box on your doorstep.

Doing a spit test today. Last time, my doctor called me up and said "not only are your cortisol levels the highest I've ever seen, they literally exceed the guidelines of the test."

Article in Mother Jones today against meals suggesting that fasting for one or two meals a day is helpful to your metabolism. Quoted a study with an n of 32. Speaking as someone who did that for four years, mmmmmyeah you don't wanna do that.

_refugee_  ·  3016 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Honestly during the big blow up last week in the Pubski, the word "cortisol" did cross my mind in relation to your experiences.

kleinbl00  ·  3016 days ago  ·  link  ·  

And if I were trying to have a discussion about my medical experience with weight loss, I would have mentioned it. Instead, I was off-handedly stating my frustration.

_refugee_  ·  3016 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Yes, after all the purpose of having a discussion in a pub is to socialize, not dissect.

goobster  ·  3017 days ago  ·  link  ·  

What does a phenomenally high cortisol level mean? Or possibly indicate?

kleinbl00  ·  3017 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Generally means adrenal fatigue.

indicates crushing stress.