Learn more about Oestrogen dominance
Feel like you’re doing everything ‘right’ and you’re still struggling to lose weight? There are many factors to play and one important factor that should not be overlooked is your stress level.
Women, in particular, are affected greatly by cortisol (the “stress hormone”) as, in order for our bodies to manufacture cortisol, we often deplete our progesterone levels, leaving us with too much oestrogen. Some experts call this condition “oestrogen dominance”.
Oestrogen dominance is widely associated with weight gain, water retention, inflammation and many correlating health and wellness issues.
Pre-menopausal women who have too much oestrogen often have a ‘pear-shape’ body type with more weight at the hips, and menopausal women (and men) often present with an ‘apple-shape’ with excess fat stored in the abdominal area.
Excess estrogen is known to be a risk factor for obesity, even in people who eat well and exercise regularly.
Tune in soon for some suggestions about what you can do if you suspect this might be an issue for you.
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