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Your Cortisol Rhythm and Sleep

by drcatherinedarley | Nov 23, 2009 | behavioral treatment, circadian rhythm, cortisol, insomnia, neurotransmitters of sleep

Cortisol is an intrinsic hormone we all have. It is secreted by the adrenal glands on a regular daily basis.  There is a daily fluctuation in levels, called it’s circadian rhythm.  Cortisol should be low at night while we sleep.  It rapidly rises in the early...

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