Hormones

Today we are talking about Hormones

The first step toward healthy hormones is to develop a basic comprehension of what your endocrine system is, how it works, what disrupts it, and how it strives for balance by using its natural intelligence. Having some understanding of hormone function is imperative for knowing your fluctuations and how to leverage them. This will help you optimize your endocrine system as a whole, through daily choices.

Hormones are chemical messengers that are constantly striving to keep balance in your body by helping regulate growth and development, metabolism, appetite, digestion, sleep cycles, reproductive functions, stress response, and mood.

Hormones influence your hunger levels, heart rate, temperature, weight, skin, hair growth, brain function, mood, libido, energy levels, stress levels, sleep quality, immunity, ovulation, and menstruation.

Common Signs and symptoms of Hormone Imbalance-

Skin, Hair, and Body- acne, oily skin, dry skin, eczema, skin rashes, hair loss, extra body hair, night sweats, hot flashes, blurred vision, vaginal dryness, and night sweats

Digestion and Elimination Pathways-

Bloating, constipation, diarrhea, loose stools, irritable bowel syndrome, water retention, weight gain, inflammation

PMS and Menstrual Cycle-

Cramping, breast tenderness or swelling, spotting, irregular periods, mood swings, depression, fatigue, mental fog, PCOS, and ovarian cysts

Stress and Metabolism- hypothyroidism, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, cravings (carbs, sugar, and chocolate), weight gain, caffeine dependency, insomnia, anxiety, and low libido.

If this sounds like something you are experiencing and you are ready to get started or if you have any questions call my office to set up your appointment at 251-949-2220 or visit my website www.lifewellnessforever.com

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