How to Lower Your Cortisol Naturally with Adrenal Cocktails, Trace Minerals, and Simple Support

Do you often feel stressed, exhausted, or “wired but tired”? These are common signs that your cortisol levels might be high. Cortisol, known as the stress hormone, is important in small amounts, but when it stays high for too long, it can disrupt sleep, digestion, mood, and energy.

The good news is that there are natural ways to support your adrenals and lower cortisol, even with a busy schedule. Two of my favorite tools are adrenal cocktails and trace minerals, along with a few supplements that fit easily into your routine.

What Raises Cortisol? High cortisol can result from: Chronic stress or anxiety, Poor sleep or irregular sleep patterns, Blood sugar swings from skipping meals or eating too many refined carbs, Overtraining or excessive physical strain. Over time, this can lead to fatigue, brain fog, lowered immunity, and burnout, which is why supporting your adrenals is so important.

Adrenal Cocktails: A Simple Daily Reset

An adrenal cocktail is a nutrient-rich drink that supports adrenal function, stabilizes blood sugar, and calms the nervous system Ingredients Often Include: Vitamin C (orange or grapefruit juice) supports adrenal hormone production, Electrolytes (like sea salt or Himalayan pink salt) – replace minerals lost under stress, Healthy fat (avocado, coconut milk, or nut butter) – helps stabilize blood sugar.

How to Make One:

1. Mix 4–6 oz of fresh citrus juice (orange, grapefruit, or lemon).

2. Add ½ tsp of sea salt (or Himalayan pink salt).

3. Optional: add 3-4oz of coconut water for extra electrolytes and fat.

4. Stir, sip slowly, and enjoy within 30 minutes of waking.

Tip: Even on your busiest mornings, this only takes a few minutes and prepares your nervous system for calm, balanced energy.

Stress uses up the minerals your adrenals need. Magnesium, zinc, potassium, and selenium are all important for hormone balance, energy, and nervous system function.

How to Get Them Naturally: Leafy greens: spinach, kale, chard, Seeds & nuts: pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, Sea vegetables: kelp, dulse, nori, Mineral-rich water or a pinch of sea salt in water.

Busy Schedule? You Can Still Support Your Adrenals

Even if your life is hectic, there are simple ways to support your body:

Supplements I recommend (all available in my Amazon storefront):

- Trace Minerals – replenish essential electrolytes

- Nello – supports nervous system balance

- Nettle Tea – gentle adrenal and mineral support

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Combine these with small, intentional habits like a morning adrenal cocktail, staying hydrated, and 5–10 minutes of breathing or gentle movement.

These small daily practices can lead to big changes over time, even for the busiest schedules.

Putting It All Together

- Start your day with a morning adrenal cocktail.

- Include mineral-rich foods and/or supplements.

- Hydrate with mineral water or add a pinch of sea salt.

- Pair this with gentle movement or breathing exercises.

- Stick with it consistently; small habits add up to big results.

Takeaway: Supporting your adrenals and lowering cortisol doesn’t require hours of preparation. Even spending 10–20 minutes a day, along with simple supplements, can help your body and nervous system reset.

If you’d like personalized guidance to calm your nervous system, balance cortisol, and build a sustainable wellness routine, I work with clients one-on-one to create tailored weekly plans that fit your schedule, energy level, and goals.

Book a consultation today and start your journey toward calm, energy, and balance: https://www.vagaro.com/innerapothecaryhealing