Profile picture of Thomas | The Brain Recode

Thomas | The Brain Recode

@thebrainrecode

Published: April 3, 2025
37
709
2.7k
1/15
01:29 PM

Cortisol is a serial killer. Doctors have been pushing the WRONG cure for years–ignoring the real cause. But why? Because stress isn’t what’s breaking you. Here’s the real cause of HIGH CORTISOL—and 7 SIMPLE steps to stop it:🧵

Image in tweet by Thomas | The Brain Recode
2/15Continued
01:29 PM

The risk of high cortisol? Cortisol above 25 mcg/dL increases your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and memory loss. Above 50 mcg/dL and you even risk premature death. If you are highly stressed—you need to act now!

Image in tweet by Thomas | The Brain Recode
3/15Continued
01:29 PM

Doctors push “stress management” as the solution—but it doesn’t fix the real cause. It’s a quick fix—it might help you for an hour, but cortisol keeps surging from deeper triggers. Here's the root cause ↓

Image in tweet by Thomas | The Brain Recode
4/15Continued
01:29 PM

It's cortisol dysfunction: • You wake up exhausted, even after 8 hours of sleep. • You get random energy crashes in the afternoon. • You feel wired at night but struggle to focus during the day. If you have any of these, apply these 7 steps immediately:

5/15Continued
01:29 PM

1 | Fix Your Sleep Go to bed and wake up at the same time daily No screens 2 hours before bed Keep your bedroom dark and cool Bad sleep spikes cortisol by up to 50%. Fix sleep first before anything else.

6/15Continued
01:29 PM

2 | Walk Every Day 30 minutes of low-intensity movement reduces cortisol Avoid high-intensity exercise if you’re already stressed The best cortisol reset isn’t the gym. It’s a simple daily walk.

7/15Continued
01:29 PM

3 | Manage Caffeine Intake No caffeine on an empty stomach No coffee after 2 PM If you need energy, try salt and water first Caffeine spikes cortisol for hours. Used incorrectly, it wrecks your entire day.

Image in tweet by Thomas | The Brain Recode
8/15Continued
01:29 PM

4 | Eat at the Right Times Avoid late-night eating Prioritize protein in the morning Keep blood sugar stable with whole foods Skipping meals or eating too late keeps cortisol high all day long.

Image in tweet by Thomas | The Brain Recode
9/15Continued
01:29 PM

5 | Control Your Screen Time No social media after 8 PM Reduce blue light exposure at night Take breaks from screens during the day Every time you scroll, your brain gets a dopamine hit. Over time, this overstimulation destroys your cortisol balance.

10/15Continued
01:29 PM

6 | Use Strategic Fasting Try a 12-16 hour fast overnight Eat your first meal only when genuinely hungry Fasting, when done correctly, lowers cortisol and resets your body’s stress response.

Image in tweet by Thomas | The Brain Recode
11/15Continued
01:29 PM

7 | Supplement Wisely Ashwagandha: Lowers cortisol naturally Magnesium: Essential for relaxation Rhodiola: Supports adrenal function Now, you should ask yourself one question:

12/15Continued
01:29 PM

How many of these are you missing right now? I guess too many. Most people destroy their cortisol daily without realizing it. Fixing this is simple, but only if you take action. I felt into this trap but fixed it:

13/15Continued
01:29 PM

I know this because I lived it. For years, my life was ruled by stress: • 60-hour work weeks • Burnout and brain fog • Wired at night, exhausted during the day Until I found a system that completely rewired my brain—and my life ↓

14/15Continued
01:29 PM

I break down science-backed strategies like this every week. If you’re tired of feeling drained and overwhelmed, I’ll show you how to fix it. Join my newsletter and take back control: https://dub.sh/brainrec-xt

15/15Continued
01:30 PM

Thanks for reading! Enjoyed this thread? Follow me @thebrainrecode for more. RT to share this with someone who needs to see it. https://x.com/thebrainrecode/s...

Share this thread

Read on Twitter

View original thread

Navigate thread

1/15