Stress - how does it affect our hormones physiologically?
Some science terms in here, get ready!
- Stress response is modulated by cortisol
- HPATG Axis : hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, gonadal
- To improve our stress response and resilience -> look at thyroid and adrenal function first and foremost
- Cortisol level testing & hormone tests are important
- Stress can worsen PCOS androgenic symptoms
- Stress can prevent ovulation and periods from occuring
- Stress affects fertility
- Hyper stimulated & under stimulated stress axis
- How to check for electrolyte skewing on your labs to signify your stress response
- Nourish your adrenals
- Nourish your thyroids (nutrients)
Relevant Podcast Episodes
Rest & Radiate with Mia Tarduno https://podcasts.apple.com/.../rest.../id1458622640...
Adaptogens & The Stress Response with Megan Grover https://podcasts.apple.com/.../adaptogens.../id1458622640..
Blog posts
Adrenal Stress & Weight Gain: https://www.nourishmel.com/blog/2019/6/24/adrenal-stress-amp-weight-gain?rq=adrenals
Stress & Sex Hormones: https://www.nourishmel.com/blog/2019/6/5/the-importance-of-sex-hormones?rq=adrenals
