Oct 27 2023

Understanding Hormonal Weight Gain

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How Do You Fix Hormonal Weight Gain? Are you struggling with weight gain that just won't budge, no matter how hard you try? You're not alone. Hormonal weight gain can be a significant challenge, but there is hope. What is Hormonal Weight Gain? Hormonal weight gain occurs when imbalances in your body's hormones lead to increased fat storage. Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate various bodily functions, including metabolism, hunger, and fat storage. When these hormones get out of balance, it can result in weight gain. Hormones Responsible for Weight Regulation Hormones such as insulin,...

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Sep 20 2022

Three Glands and How They Interact With Stress (Adrenal, Thyroid, Pancreas)

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by Gina Pastore

The Endocrine System - Thyroid Adrenal Pancreas Axis Did you know that three of your hormone-producing glands control and respond to stress and anxiety? These glands produce and release hormones as part of your body's response to stress. And while that is a normal response and function, chronic stress can be harmful. Let's learn more about these glands and how they interact with stress. What is Stress? First of all, let's discuss what we mean by stress. We are all under stress and spend a lot of time these days discussing how to...

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Feb 20 2022

What Happens When You Are Estrogen Dominant?

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by Gina Pastore

Causes and Consequences of Estrogen Dominance for Men and Women Estrogen is typically considered a female hormone. However, even men have a small amount of estrogen in their bodies. Estrogen is normally responsible for the functions of the female reproductive system. Estrogen also impacts brain health and function, bone health, and the cardiovascular system in women. For men, estrogen, in the form of estradiol, affects sex drive, erectile function, and sperm production. When estrogen levels are elevated or out of balance with other hormone levels, a condition called estrogen dominance might occur....

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