And why it’s important to keep them balanced
I’ve had a lot of discussions with my clients over the last couple of years regarding hormones and the effect they have on weight gain and weight loss.
Women, in particular, are very susceptible to changes in their hormones and there seems to be a growing incidence of hormonal imbalance, often leading to oestrogen dominance.
This can cause weight gain and retention of stubborn fat, however there are steps you can take to help reduce the problem and its effects.
Over the next couple of weeks I’ll post excerpts from wellness warrior, Rose Caiola’s, interview with Dr Josh Axe.
Here’s what he says about hormones effect on our health:
“Hormonal imbalances are multi-factorial disorders, meaning they are caused by a combination of factors, such as your diet, medical history, genetics, stress levels and exposure to toxins from your environment. Some of the major contributors to hormonal imbalances include:
– Food allergies and gut issues: an expanding field of new research shows that your gut health plays a significant role in hormone regulation. If you have leaky gut syndrome or a lack of beneficial probiotic bacteria lining your intestinal wall, you’re more susceptible to hormonal problems, such as diabetes and obesity.
– Being overweight or obese
– High levels of inflammation caused by a poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle
– Genetic susceptibility
– Toxicity – exposure to pesticides, toxins, viruses, cigarettes, excessive alcohol and harmful chemicals
– High amount of stress, and a lack of enough sleep and rest”
