HEALTH2WELLNESS
EMPOWERING WOMEN to achieve the highest quality of life through Natural Hormone Balancing
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ormonal balance is essential to a healthy mind and body but can be disrupted in a variety of ways. Raising children, having a demanding career, juggling schedules, over-exercising, not getting proper sleep, eating junk on the run, etc., all place a heavy toll on our bodies and cause chaos on our
hormones. In today’s modern, fast-paced society, it’s no wonder so many women are worn out and feeling less than amazing. It’s time we understand how to work with our bodies to combat the common hormone disruptors.
One of the main culprits of imbalanced hormones is stress. But not just mental stress. When we are under chronic stress – be it a demanding job, shuffling our kids around, excessive exercising, lack of sleep, too much caffeine, or an improper diet – our bodies pump out a hormone called cortisol to buffer stress on the body. Not only can high levels of cortisol lead to insulin resistance and inflammation, but the body also begins to steal progesterone to keep up with the demand. As a result, women can become estrogen dominant, showing symptoms of imbalanced hormones such as mood swings, headaches, anxiety/depression, sleep issues, low energy, stubborn weight, and more. In time, this imbalance can worsen with age bringing on new symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, lack of libido, high blood pressure, and more. Insulin resistance has become a massive problem in our culture, and it can lead to a myriad of chronic health problems. Since insulin is a hormone, and all hormones communicate with each other, increased insulin levels disrupt every other hormone system in the body. When insulin isn’t doing its job efficiently, it’s nearly impossible to reduce the associated symptoms, including; weight gain, difficulty losing weight, low energy levels, brain fog, food cravings, sleep issues, hot flashes, and night sweats. Obesity, imbalanced hormones, unnecessary thyroid replacement therapy, over the counter and prescription drugs, lack of physical activity, chronic stress, lack of sleep, as well as over-consumption of
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sugars, carbohydrates, alcohol, and insufficient amounts of protein and fats all contribute to insulin resistance. Inflammation is also a player in our imbalance. Think of inflammation like a fire that your body is trying to put out. It’s a defense mechanism that goes off when your body is trying to protect itself. Inflammation can be beneficial in many cases, such as when you sustain an injury and inflammation senses the tissues need care and protection. However, inflammation can cause more harm than good when your body is under constant or chronic attack. In this case, your body is so busy “putting out the fire,” that its priority is not on balancing your hormones. One of the main factors that can lead to inflammation is poor gut health and food sensitivities, often leading to fatigue, bloating, constipation, or unexplained weight gain. Simple lifestyle changes can help prevent and even reverse hormone imbalances caused by stress, insulin resistance, inflammation, and yeast overgrowth, improving your mood, sleep, cravings, and, hot flashes/night sweats, and allow for efficient fat burning! If you have been struggling with symptoms of a hormone imbalance, BeBalanced Hormone Weight Loss Center in Wyomissing is here to help. Our Natural Hormone Balancing Specialist will be your very own personal hormone health adviser. She will be a
