![]() ![]() They are like a switch for your cells, and for most women it tends to be low rather than high, slowing everything down. Thyroid hormones turn your metabolism UP (into fat burning and high energy mode) or DOWN (fat storing and energy conservation mode). What to focus on Blood sugar balance – 3 meals a day with good fast, protein and low GL carbs, limit snacking, avoid sugar/refined carbs, limit alcohol Main symptoms of insulin imbalance high waist/hip ratio, mid afternoon slump, 3am wake ups, feeling ‘hangry', PMS, excess thirst, sugar/carb cravings Which is why I call it the fat storing hormone, and why generally a diet high in carbs and sugar will likely make you gain weight. ![]() Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas, it controls blood sugar levels in the body but often when there’s too much sugar in the blood (eg from carbs or sugary foods) then it turns that sugar into fat. Supplements for adrenal support can be helpful – eg herbal adaptogens, Vitamin C, Magnesium, B vitamins. What to focus on Rest, relaxation and stress management – switching off daily. Main symptoms of cortisol imbalance Feeling wired, tired, overwhelmed, foggy, emotional, anxious, flat, low, irritable, belly fat, poor sleep. And our evolutionary stress response can be a problem as we don’t get to switch it off! But in modern times, we’re not dealing with lion attacks, but with micro stresses all day long. This is part of your survival mechanism – your fight/flight response – and it keeps you alive in times of real danger, like a lion attack. When your body is under stress, cortisol is released from your adrenal glands. Or listen to the Podcast episode Meet Your Feisty FourĬortisol is your main stress hormone, and it rules the roost when it comes to your other hormones. ![]()
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