Stress

Unlike our ancestors, we live with constant stress. Instead of occasional demands followed by rest, we are constantly over-worked, under-nourished and exposed to overwhelming environmental toxins.

Relentless stress creates hormonal imbalance by releasing excessive amounts of the stress hormone cortisol. Excessive cortisol then interferes with the production and use of vital hormones, such as progesterone, pregnenolone and DHEA. Insufficient DHEA contributes to fatigue, bone loss, loss of muscle mass, depression, aching joints, decreased sex drive, and impaired immune function.

Because of the stress and hormonal connection, symptoms of menopause and PMS become worse. 

Since cortisol is produced in the adrenal glands prolonged stress can lead to adrenal exhaustion and possible adrenal failure. Other conditions related to stress and hormonal imbalance include insulin resistance, autoimmune disease, thyroid malfunction and cancer.

Although every woman is different, the use of bio-identical hormone therapy, exercise, and relaxation techniques, as well as the consumption of nutritious foods, are all essential for stress recovery.  Hormonal balance can stop the destructive path that stress creates.

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