Feeling sluggish and moody?
HORMONE IMBALANCES - if you haven’t experienced them yet - can cause changes in your body from the inside out. Of course, we all know of menopause, but did you know there are some other common causes of hormone imbalances?
Stress: Elevated stress causes increased cortisol, which puts the body in fight or flight mode. This reaction uses energy to protect the body, stealing energy from the digestive and reproductive systems.
Inflammatory Foods: Foods like sugar, processed grains, some proteins, and dairy can cause inflammation which can overstimulate the immune system and throw your microbiome out of whack. Any changes to the microbiome can lead to an imbalance in hormones.
Estrogen Mimicking Chemicals: Man-made chemicals found in plastics, pesticides, and other daily products can contain estrogen-like chemicals and toxins that interfere with the human endocrine system and hormone production.
Obesity: The hormones leptin, insulin, estrogens, androgens and growth hormones influence our appetite, metabolism, and body fat distribution. Studies show that people who are extremely overweight and obese have hormone levels that actually promote the accumulation of body fat. So it turns into a vicious cycle.
Leaky Gut and Digestive Issues. A recent report from the American Journal of Pathology linked food allergies and digestive disorders to hormone imbalances and regulation. If you have a leaky gut or are deficient in probiotic bacteria in your intestinal wall, you may be more susceptible to hormonal problems, including diabetes and obesity. Inflammation typically stems from your stomach but has a ripple effect that then impacts nearly every aspect of your overall health.
You may be suffering from hormone imbalances if you’re experiencing the following symptoms:
Weight gain
Migraines
Fatigue
Hot flashes and night sweats
Mood swings
Trouble sleeping
Changes in menstruation
Brittle nails, thinning hair, and dry skin
Fast heart rate
Urinary problems
Changes in sex drive
Trouble concentrating
Chronic pain
Thanks for reading,
Lisa 🌷
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