EP104: 5 things I wish I knew sooner about hormones

In this episode I dive into the 5 things I wish I knew sooner about hormones. Newsflash! Hormonal imbalance isn’t the problem. It’s the result of an underlying issue. And you’ve got to find that underlying issue to repair the imbalance properly.⁠ ⁠ Hormonal imbalance is NOT normal. Not at 20, not at 30, not even at 40 or 50. It’s not a ‘getting older’ thing. Don’t let your doctor tell you otherwise.⁠ ⁠ The Pill is not the solution. Sure, there are supplements you can take to improve your hormonal balance, but the Pill is NOT the end all be all solution. I might 'regulate' your symptoms for a period of time, but you're also shutting off your natural hormones, which can lead to more issues in the future. ⁠ ⁠ What you eat (or don’t eat) matters. A diet high in processed foods, caffeine, alcohol, sugar and low in the micronutrients, vitamins, and minerals found in fresh fruit and veggies can throw your body out of whack and cause your hormones to go wonky.⁠ ⁠ Managing stress is KEY. Once stress is managed all these great things can happen: better blood sugar balance, loss of body fat and stubborn belly fat, reduced cellulite, better muscle mass, reduced cravings, and better sleep.⁠ ⁠ If 19 year old me had known all these things, I can’t even imagine how differently things would have gone.⁠ ⁠ However, now that I know better, I do better, and I teach my clients to do the same.⁠ ⁠ Think you’re struggling with a hormonal imbalance? My team can help you get to the root cause and help create a solution to improve your situation.⁠ Our in-depth hormone testing and includes specific strategies personalized for your needs and geared to get you the best results possible.⁠ ⁠ Apply for 1:1 coaching and hormone testing: https://carrotsncake.lpages.co/coaching/ SPECIAL BONUS: Sign up before 12/17 and receive a FREE Hair Test Mineral Analysis (HTMA) + personalized protocol! Additional podcast episodes: EP13: CNC Coaching & Functional Testing: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep13-cnc-coaching-functional-testing/id1539296304?i=1000502403557 EP77: All about the Dutch Test: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep77-all-about-the-dutch-test/id1539296304?i=1000530788423 EP62: My journey with hormone imbalance and what I did about it: https://carrotsncake.com/my-journey-with-hormone-imbalance-and-what-i-did-about-it/ ***** If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and subscribe so you never have to miss an episode! Comments and questions can be sent to [email protected]. Follow me on Instagram @carrotsncake Subscribe for the latest updates and free resources: https://carrotsncake.ck.page/free If you're looking for a health-minded group of women who want to support and lift you up as you work toward your goals, please consider joining the CNC Lifestyle: https://carrotsncake.lpages.co/lifestyle/