Why I think this book is a practical, compassionate, and downright enlightening read
Earlier I wrote an article titled A Thoughtful Dive into the Cortisol Labyrinth on Medium in my Health and Science publication and wanted to blog it quickly.
I believe that if there’s one hormone that deserves its own book, it’s cortisol after insulin. Known as the “stress hormone,” cortisol is more than that . It’s a finely tuned mechanism in our bodies that keeps us alive, adapting, and thriving. And yet, this complicated hormone can become our undoing when life throws chronic stress into the mix.
As a retired healthcare consultant who focus on public health, it was a privilege to review this book titled Cortisol Clarity because of my firsthand experience witnessing the profound impact of stress and cortisol imbalances on patients’ physical and mental well-being.
My interest came from personal experience. In my mid-fifties, elevated cortisol levels made my body insulin resistant and caused visceral fat to accumulate — a warning sign I couldn’t ignore.
Fortunately, my endocrinologist quickly diagnosed the issue, allowing me to address it timely. Through healthy lifestyle changes and proper management with support from my young cardiologist son, I improved my metabolic health after 60 but also saw noticeable benefits to my heart health.
When I was invited to be a beta reader and an editor for this book, it felt honored to engage deeply with this important health topic. I learned about the importance of accessible, supportive, and compassionate resources for our health improvement.
Cortisol Clarity does an incredible job of demystifying cortisol’s biochemistry and its effects in our body and mind. It’s presented in a conversational tone with questions and answers.
I found the book clear, relatable, and packed with practical advice. It showed me how pervasive cortisol’s influence is on our lives, from metabolism to mental clarity, immunity to emotional resilience.
What I found particularly interesting was how it doesn’t stop at the scientific level. The biological and chemical insights are thorough and simplified for the non-specialist reader, but it’s the actionable strategies that stand out.
The guidance isn’t cookie-cutter. It’s layered, nuanced, and deeply empathetic, reflecting the reality that cortisol management isn’t one-size-fits-all. We all need to learn how to deal with it and tailor our own solutions.
Being as a beta reader, I liked how thoughtfully the author included research, personal anecdotes, and practical tools. After listening to the audio version on my Google Play for over 6 hours it reinforced my learning and inspired me to focus on healthy lifestyle choices and actions in 2025.
The final chapter of this book was a reminder of how much the healthcare field has evolved since my retirement and how accessible such knowledge has become to the public.
This book bridges the gap between the complex world of hormones like cortisol and insulin, their interactions, and the lived experience of people grappling with modern life’s relentless demands leading to chronic stress which is the root cause of our metabolic and mental health illnesses.
I found this well-presented book empowering. After reading the manuscript multiple times, I am confident recommending it to anyone looking to understand their stress levels, advocate for their health, or discuss their concerns with a GP, endocrinologist, or mental health professional such as psychiatrists or clinical psychologists.
If you’re interested in managing stress, improving sleep, or understanding why you’re so fatigued at afternoons, this book can guide you.
You can order the book as a New year gift for yourself or a loved one from multiple online bookstores.
Here is the introduction of the book from the author’s own words.
Cortisol Clarity: The Complete Guide to Understanding and Managing Cortisol
Why is cortisol such a tricky hormone, and why did you write a book about it instead of other hormones?medium.com
I am grateful to Dr Mehmet Yildiz writing this book and inviting me to be part of his journey and allowing me to learn from his insights. You may also love his insightful story about HPA Axis related to cortisol.
3 Steps to Regulate HPA Axis and Defeat Chronic Stress
Accumulated stress, cognitive distortions, and unpleasant emotions can dysregulate the HPA axis and hormones, but we…medium.com
If you find this review helpful, you may also check out my review of his another exceptional book.
A Game-Changing Resource & Exceptional Book for Advanced Freelance Writers
My Editorial Review of Dr. Mehmet Yildiz’s “A Powerful Toolkit for Advanced Substack Newsletter Mastery” as a beta…medium.com
Dr. Yildiz is a kind heart and a philanthropist focusing on child poverty, inspiring writers/readers, and donating his book income to reputable charity organizations. He wrote stories about his foster kids like Mammadou.
Soulful Connections: Finding Meaning in Mammadou’s Childhood Letters
The meaning of epistolary bonds and their impact on my journeymedium.com
To this end, if you are a writer, I invite you to join a writing prompt created by Dr Yildiz for 2025. If you are a reader, I invite you to join the dialogue, inspire creators, and share their content on your social circles and media.
How Will I Support Child Sponsorship in 2025 and How You Can Contribute as a Writer and Reader, Too
Join me to make a ripple effect in the New Year.medium.com
Let’s make a ripple effect in 2025 to lower the suffering from poverty, especially innocent children who have no choice in this unfair circumstance.
I joined it and wrote a story about it. Here’s the link:
Some People Are So Rich That They Burn Money, But There Are Better Ways to Spend It
Today, as a young MD, Nunah delivers eye care to her patients, improving the vision of poor children in her country…medium.com
It is inspiring that two great fiction writers joined the challenge.
The first one is my good friend Timothy Agnew:
My Dream for 2025 Includes You
Not a member of Medium yet? Mouse over here to read the entire story.medium.com
The second one is the famous fiction writer James King:
Feed My Starving Children — Release the Withheld Hidden Food
The world produces enough food to theoretically feed everyone, yet millions of children continue to experience hunger…medium.com
For your New Year’s reading, here’s an outstanding story collection by Friends of ILLUMINATION Support team posted earlier today.
Sample Best Stories of 2024 for Avid Readers
We compiled a collection with something for everyone as a gift to Friends of ILLUMINATIONmedium.com
Thank you for reading these wonderful stories.
I am a retired healthcare scientist in his mid-70s, and I have several grandkids who keep me going and inspire me to write on this platform. I am also the chief editor of the Health and Science publication on Medium.com. As a giveback activity, I volunteered as an editor for Illumination publications, supporting many new writers. I will be happy to read, publish, and promote your stories. You may connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Quora, where I share stories I read. You may subscribe to my account to get my stories in your inbox when I post. You can also find my distilled content on Subtack: Health Science Research By Dr Mike Broadly.
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