Burnout or Adrenal Fatigue

Is it Burnout or Adrenal Fatigue? These two are often confused because they share similar symptoms, such as exhaustion and stress. However, they are distinct conditions with different underlying causes and treatments. Let’s first look at burnout. Burnout: Causes: Primarily caused by chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. Can result from long-term involvement in emotionally demanding situations, such as caregiving or other high-stress environments. Symptoms: Emotional exhaustion: Feeling drained and unable to cope, experiencing a lack of energy. Depersonalization: Developing a cynical attitude toward work or feeling detached from it. Reduced performance: Feeling incompetent or less effective in work tasks. Physical symptoms: Headaches, gastrointestinal issues,…

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How to Manage Menopause

How to Manage Menopause -- First, what is Menopause? Menopause is a natural process as a woman ages. It is when she has not had a period for 12 consecutive months. Perimenopause is defined as the year prior to menopause. Some women proceed through menopause without effort and others may experience the uncomfortable side effects of it. Because I balanced my hormones premenopausal, menopause was a nonevent for me.  Therefore, I urge younger women to start now to protect their bodies from toxins in personal care and replaced processed with whole foods. What are the symptoms of menopause? Hot flashes/night sweats Sleeplessness Unwanted hair growth Weight gain Cravings…

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Why Estrogen Balance is Important

Why Estrogen Balance is Important
Estrogen

Why Estrogen Balance is Important Estrogen is the name of the class of hormones related to the reproductive cycle.  It includes the three main estrogens called estrone, estradiol, and estriol.  Each of these plays a role in the hormonal balance in women. In healthy premenopausal women, estrogen is made from progesterone and/or from androgens within the ovary's cells. Estrogen is responsible for changes in young women at puberty and gives adult women their shapely curves. During childbearing years, estrogen rises during the first half of the menstrual cycle in preparation for pregnancy. Elevated estrogen causes water retention and weight gain, and too much estrogen can lead to excess fat…

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