10. Is Stress Making You Gain Weight with Dr Kelly Ruef

This week I'm joined by Dr Kelly Ruef of Precision Analytical (the home of the DUTCH hormone test) explains the health implications of chronic high stress for the modern woman.   Women are more stressed than ever.    But unfortunately many don't have coping strategies, or the understanding that their lifestyle could lead to chronic illness, disease and weight gain.    - Learn the normal cortisol diurnal pattern found on a DUTCH test and how a stressful lifestyle will show an elevation in the short term, and flattening in the long term  - Know that cortisol pours sugar into your blood stream, and if chronically elevated, leads to insulin resistance  - Could PCOS be rooted in stress and high androgen's from stress?  - Understand why stress leads to weight gain around the waistline through insulin resistance, lack of sleep and increased cravings  - Why muscle mass is critical to hormone and metabolic health as we age  - What does your ass say about you?!  - How to ensure the best transition from peri menopause into menopause   - How intermittent fasting can help improve metabolic flexibility but should be avoided if you're experiencing severe stress  - The best times to fast during your menstrual cycle  - Dr Kelly's best tips on managing stress through lifestyle and supplementation   Join my FREE 3 day fasting masterclass in January Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamarawalpolenutrition/    Head to my website: https://tamarawalpole.com/podcast/    Follow Dr Kelly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkellyruef/  Head to Precision Analytical's website and find their range of DUTCH tests: https://dutchtest.com/