
Do you often wake up in the middle of the night, find yourself drenched in sweat, or experience vivid dreams? Or do you feel exhausted all day but suddenly wide awake at bedtime? These seemingly minor sleep issues should not be ignored, as they could be your body's way of signaling a deeper problem, such as elevated stress hormones, warns a doctor.
Dr. MaryBeth Ayer, a Massachusetts-based board-certified holistic practitioner lists 10 red flags that may indicate high cortisol or stress hormone levels.