“The correct treatment depends on the underlying cause and may involve anything from surgical removal of the adrenal glands (in the case of true Cushing disease caused by an adrenal tumor) to diet and lifestyle therapies aimed at resetting the dysfunctional HPA axis.

If you’re suffering from high levels of cortisol, eat at regular intervals (every few hours) and follow a diet that is higher in lean protein and fiber and lower in carbohydrates that have a high glycemic index (especially sugar). These dietary changes are important for lowering cortisol levels, as is the regular practice of relaxation or mind-body techniques such as meditation or progressive muscle relaxation.[7] Start by actively practicing one of these relaxation techniques just a few minutes a day and gradually increase the time to 20 to 30 minutes.

You also can supplement with natural compounds such as phosphatidylserine, magnolia bark extract, and ashwagandha root extract to help lower your cortisol levels. These supplements have been shown in clinical studies to lower cortisol levels in chronically high-stressed individuals… These and other natural therapies are sure to lessen your stress response and lower your cortisol, helping you beat high cortisol symptoms for good.”

Beat high cortisol levels “for good”? With some supplements (some of which do work – on a temporary basis – or have not so good side effects, like Magnolia Bark Extract in high doses will drastically lower cortisol for a few hours – while making you EXTREMELY sleepy. Meditation? Studies have shown that anywhere from 60% to as much as 80% of Westerners simply can not truly meditate (other studies have shown that with a fairly high percentage of those who can meditate end up with harmful effects). Pseudo Cushing’s (hypercortisolism with no truly known causation – other than it seems to be triggered by chronically acute levels of stress / anxiety) is not handled that simply – and is not something handled “for good” by supplements and meditating.

BTDT – Didn’t work.

(Also I spent just over 2 weeks in December of 2005 at NIH Research Center in a special study for… Pseudo Cushing’s. One of their (several) recommendations was a diet that was a VERY strict Low Carb High Fat (as in SATURATED fats) and Moderately High Protein.