Who is this course for?
This course is designed for people with symptoms and conditions that may be linked to adrenal cortisol dysregulation*, such as:
- PMS, perimenopause symptoms, PCOS, infertility
- Unexplained abdominal weight gain (apple-shaped body)
- IBS – irritable bowel syndrome
- Muscle pain or rapid muscle/joint breakdown and degeneration
- Intestinal permeability (leaky gut)
- Headaches or migraines
- Heart disease and high blood pressure
- Difficulty regulating blood sugar
- Cold hands and feet
- TMJ (jaw pain/mobility issues)
- Anxiety and depression
- Fatigue, especially in the morning, as well as afternoon slumps
- Insomnia, including difficulty falling asleep at night and waking too early in the morning
- Difficulty recovering from exercise
- Need caffeine in the morning to wake up, or throughout the day to function
- Injuries that are slow to heal
- Frequent colds and flus
- Past trauma(s) or current significant stress
- Hypothyroid symptoms or diagnosis
- Inflammation or infections that aren’t resolving
Any of these conditions may have adrenal cortisol dysregulation as part of the picture. Cortisol dysregulation is called HPA-D, which is the condition people refer to when they use the term "adrenal fatigue." You can learn more about HPA-D here.
*If you have a diagnosed adrenal disease such as Cushing's syndrome, Addison's disease, or adrenal hyperplasia, this course is not a replacement for medical care and will not be sufficient as a standalone intervention to regulate your cortisol. You're welcome to take this course, however you also need to work with your doctor! This course is designed for people with functional cortisol dysregulation outside of these adrenal diseases.
Not sure if cortisol dysregulation applies to you? Take our Adrenal Stress Quiz to assess yourself:
What's Inside
This is an online course with 9 modules. Each module has a series of easy-to-absorb educational videos (with closed captions) that walk you through:
- The theory behind adrenal dysfunction, why "adrenal fatigue" is not a thing, and what really happens when cortisol gets dysregulated.
- Assessing your own cortisol rhythms with symptoms and labs (labs are not included, they are optional and you receive our discounted patient price should you choose to order).
- Applying lifestyle hacks that match your adrenal type, including sleep, movement, food, and tools for stress.
- Adding right supplement prescription for your adrenal type, including brands, doses, and access to our recommended products on the Fullscript online supplement store at a lifetime 15% discount.
PLUS THESE DOWNLOADS:
- The Effects of Stress Handout
- HPA-D Self-Assessment
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) Questionnaire
- Balance Your Blood Sugar Worksheet
- Balance Your Stress Worksheet
- Breathing Guide
- How to Start Meditating Guide
- Suggestions for Better Sleep Guide
- Module 1 - 9 Slides
AND THESE BONUS RESOURCES:
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Breathing Practice
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Body Scan
- EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Practice for Anxiety
- Link to a Free Awareness Through Movement lesson
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Access to booking a 20-minute call with Dr. Laura Paris ($67) should you want to chat personally about your results from this course.
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See the Course Curriculum
- It's All About Cortisol (2:50)
- Stress Comes In Many Forms (2:17)
- Effects of Stress Handout
- Muscles Under Stress (1:02)
- Heart And Circulation Under Stress (0:49)
- Digestion Under Stress (1:17)
- Blood Sugar Under Stress (0:56)
- Menstrual Cycles & Fertility Under Stress (1:27)
- Red Flags For HPA-D (1:09)
- Module 2 Slides
- 5 Steps to Balance Your Stress (1:48)
- Balance Your Stress Worksheet
- Identify And Observe (1:37)
- Choose a Different Response (3:10)
- Breathing Handouts
- Set Yourself Up For Success (1:13)
- Commit To A Mindfulness Practice (2:51)
- 5-Minute Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Practice
- How To Start Meditating Handout
- Bonus Resource: EFT Tapping Practice For Anxiety (5:58)
- Module 6 Slides
- The Morning And All Day (2:48)
- The Sweet Spot Movement & Exercise (1:46)
- Lowering Cortisol at Night (1:18)
- Encouraging Melatonin at Night (1:17)
- Set Yourself Up For A Good Night's Sleep (2:47)
- Tips to Optimize Sleep Even More (2:47)
- Better Sleep Handout
- Mindfulness Meditation Body Scan
- Bonus: Try Awareness Through Movement
- Module 7 Slides
Hi! I'm Laura
I’m here to help you rock your health with evidence-based functional medicine. I’m a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and certified as a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Nutrition Counselor.
In this course, my aim is to help you understand what adrenal dysfunction really is and how to assess your own cortisol rhythms. Then I teach you the lifestyle hacks and supplement protocols that match your adrenal type.
I am so happy you're here, and I hope you greatly benefit from this course.