@drlindseyschmidt: Full Recipe + Save this post ⬇️ Not only is this anti-inflammatory, it can be of help with regulating cortisol and blood sugar. 🍋 Lemon Juice: Rich in Vitamin C, a common vitamin depleted when under chronic stress 🍎 Cider Vinegar (ACV): ACV can help balance blood sugar, important for adrenal health (think cortisol) 🫚 Ginger: Known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties ✨ Ceylon Cinnamon: May help regulate blood sugar levels 💫 Turmeric + Black Pepper (Optional): Turmeric is anti-inflammatory, and the black pepper helps with its absorption Recipe for One of my Morning Mocktail: ▫️ 6 ounces warm water ▫️1 tablespoon lemon juice ▫️1 cap full of ACV (apple cider vinegar) ▫️1/2 teaspoon ground ginger ▫️1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (ceylon cinnamon is best) ▫️1/2 - 1 tablespoon raw honey (local if you can) ▫️1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract (I forgot to show this one) ▫️optional: dash of turmeric + black pepper Drinking a morning mocktail or drink also helped me delay caffeine upon waking. This can be a BIG helper in helping cortisol “reset.” (Educational and informational)