01/27/2026
High cortisol isn’t always food or environment.
Sometimes it’s mechanical.
Poor posture → meningeal tension
Meningeal tension → brainstem stress
Brainstem stress increases pain signaling, inflammation, and cortisol
While lowering immune function and disrupting hormones
Aging adds another layer:
Calcification. Stiff tissues. Poor hydration.
Less cranial compliance. Less recovery.
You won’t fix that with supplements.
You won’t fix that with herbs.
You won’t fix that with diet alone.
You don’t use a hammer when a screwdriver is needed.
Tools matter.
Timing matters.
Knowing which tool to use determines outcomes.
Fix the structure and chemistry often follows.
Ignore the structure and cortisol stays high—no matter how “clean” the protocol.
This is the difference between
👉 treating signals
👉 and removing stressors.