At The Cleansing Space Clinics, we see every day how stress shows up in the body — not just in how you feel, but also in how your body holds onto weight, energy, and tension. One of the biggest hormones involved in this process is cortisol, often known as the “stress hormone.”
Cortisol is a natural and essential part of your health. It helps you wake up, stay alert, and respond when life throws challenges your way. But when stress becomes ongoing, cortisol levels can stay high for too long — and that’s when it begins to affect your wellbeing.
How Cortisol Impacts Your Body:
When cortisol is imbalanced, you may notice:
- Poor sleep and feeling tired but wired.
- Cravings, bloating, or sluggish digestion.
- Increased anxiety or brain fog.
- Weakened immunity and more inflammation.
- Stubborn fat around the waistline — known as “cortisol belly.”
The Cortisol Belly:
Many women find that despite eating well or exercising, they carry extra weight around the middle that won’t shift. This isn’t about willpower — it’s about hormones.
High cortisol tells your body to hold onto fat, especially around the waist, as a form of “protection.” Over time, this pattern becomes a cycle that needs more than just dieting to change. It requires calming your nervous system, balancing your body, and reducing stress from the inside out.
5 Ways to Lower Cortisol Naturally:
At The Cleansing Space Clinic, we recommend these gentle, effective practices to help your body reset:
- Deep Breathing & Mindful Moments, a few minutes of slow, deep breathing daily signals to your body that it’s safe, lowering cortisol instantly.
- Prioritise Restorative Sleep.
- Create an evening ritual that helps you truly unwind — screen-free time, calming herbal teas, or a warm bath.
- Eat to Support Balance.
- Focus on whole, nourishing foods — leafy greens, proteins, healthy fats — and reduce caffeine and refined sugar, which can trigger stress responses.
- Gentle Movement.
- Swap high-stress exercise for calming activities like yoga, Pilates, walking, or stretching to regulate cortisol without adding more strain.
- Book Time for You.
- Whether it’s massage, cleansing treatments, or quiet self-care, giving yourself permission to rest deeply is one of the most powerful ways to reset cortisol.
✨ At The Cleansing Space Clinic, we specialise in treatments and support that help restore your body’s natural balance, release stress, and guide you back to feeling light, calm, and energised.
If you’re struggling with stress, fatigue, or stubborn weight that just won’t shift, it may be time to look beyond diet and exercise — and start supporting your cortisol levels.
📞 Reach out to us today to book your session and begin your journey back to balance.
