Inflammation: Why your hormones are out of whack
Could inflammation be why your hormones are out of whack and you can't lose weight?
Signs of inflammation:
Trouble losing weight
Pain in the body
Can’t fall asleep or stay asleep
Anxiety and/or depression
Headaches
PCOS
PMS
Menopause issues
Hot flashes
Fatigue
Brain fog
High cholesterol levels
High blood pressure
Poor immune health
Bad memory
Cravings
Blood sugar imbalance
Bad dental health
Acne
Infertility
Clearly the list goes on… Inflammation can be a blanket statement but shows up in many different ways… Here is what you do about it…
What to do about it:
Identify what is causing inflammation in your life:
Stress: Relationships, work, finances
Diet: Processed foods, sugar, gluten, dairy
Trauma: Injury, mental trauma
Toxins: Air quality, beauty/household products,
Take action:
Maximize what your body needs to function & heal:
Nutrients - VEGGIES & Fruits
Make this for dessert instead tonight
Hydration - Drink your water, don’t forget to add sea salt
Rest - Can you go to bed a little earlier tonight?
Here are some other sleep tips for more energy
Minimize what causes the body harm:
Processed foods & alcohol
Check out this mocktail recipe
Beauty products
Negative beliefs & fear
Prioritize:
Taking SMALL, sustainable steps to reduce inflammatory triggers
For example, can you change your relationship and the way you communicate or take steps to finding a new job?
Laughing & joy
Nutrient-dense foods
Sleep
Hydration
Meaningful relationships
Breathing
Positive thoughts
Self-care
Before you start feeling overwhelmed, PICK ONE action from above that feels easiest & most fun to you