Cortisol, which you may think of as adrenalin, is a super tricky character. It is the hormone that mobilises fuel in your body and sharpens you mentally. On one hand, it will get you up a mountain, help you swim for life, get you through your gym workout and help you to be clear andContinue reading “Cortisol & Making Peace With This Stress Hormone”
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Androgens, Excess Testosterone & Implications in Infertility & PCOS
Part Ten of the Harmonising Hormones Series! Excess testosterone is not just a few annoying hairs, it can affect your family fertility goals and your metabolic health. There is a huge genetic component but also, helpfully, a lot you can do to turn the tide in your favour. We definitely need adequate amounts of testosterone.Continue reading “Androgens, Excess Testosterone & Implications in Infertility & PCOS”
Enhancing and Maintaining your Fertility
Part 9 of the harmonising hormones series. This is a worthwhile delve for anyone who is trying to conceive, plans to conceive one day (even if that is 10 years from now) or anyone wanting to reach greater health outcomes. Fertility is a proxy for general health as infertility is often a sign of disregulatedContinue reading “Enhancing and Maintaining your Fertility”
Coffee’s Dance with Your Hormones and A Beyond Creamy Iced Decaf Alternative
You are reading part 7 of the harmonising hormones series! The intention of this post is to simplify the conflicting advice on caffeine consumption by presenting you with the facts, and some things to keep in mind so you can build awareness of your body’s cues and decipher what they mean for making decisions thatContinue reading “Coffee’s Dance with Your Hormones and A Beyond Creamy Iced Decaf Alternative”
Specifics of What Drives Sleep Problems
You are reading part four of the harmonising hormones series with a focus on sleep and hormones involved in sleep. Everyone is different and sleep issues can be the result of how your unique environment is interacting with your genes. Take heart! There are some brilliant actions you can take to self-love yourself to goodContinue reading “Specifics of What Drives Sleep Problems”