This topic is huge. I searched high and low for answers, actual answers , that would give me a step-by-step manual on effective steps I could do to lower my cortisol levels. I'm going to tell you exactly what I did that worked for me. And no, I'm not trying to sell you anything (although I will share the products that helped me). They may or may not work for you, so please do what resonates with you . You know your body better than anybody else. And sometimes, we just need to listen to it. First thing is first: Identify that you have high cortisol levels. This seems like a given, but it might not be. If you suffer from high stress levels, are or were in a stressful environment for a long period of time, have interrupted sleep most nights (especially waking up at around 3 a.m.), and have some gut issues (I personally would vomit bile every few mornings), then you probably have high cortisol levels. I'm not a doctor, but this was based on my own research and what I found out...