Let's Talk Hormones with Dr. Olinca Trejo, ND, HB.Kin - Winter 2024

In this Guest Expert segment, Gina talks hormones and weight loss with Dr. Olinca Trejo. Dr. Olinca is a licensed, board-certified Naturopathic Doctor in the province of Ontario. She also holds an honours degree in Kinesiology and has achieved her certification and internship in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2024Topics covered:Introducing the topic of hormones. So, what are hormones?There are so many hormones that play a role in supporting your body in this processThe role of melatonin, cortisol, and reproductive hormones in SLEEPWhat happens to your body when you are not getting that deep sleep and the impact on weight lossWhen you are tired, you are more likely to make choices that are not aligned with your goalsSleep deprivation and the impact on insulin and your blood sugar levels Perimenopause and menopause and the hormones that impact your sleepThe impact of reduced quality of sleep on men and their hormonesHow working on your sleep helps your hormonesThe effect of poor quality sleep on your ability to cope with stress and your resilienceStress and your flight or fight response and the hormones that play a roleAre you living in a constant state of stress?Women, as a result of how we are socialized, do you care for everyone else but yourselvesFinding the opportunity to deal with that stressThe impact of stress on your weight loss journeyStarving yourself is one of the most stressful things you can do to your bodyHormones involved in your metabolism; the role of your thyroidGhrelin and Leptin and the impact on your weight lossInsulin resistance and chronic stressDopamine and its impact on your choices and your metabolismOur current food environment gives us way too much dopamineEstrogen, testosterone and progesterone and your mood The role of dopamine and serotonin on your moodHow restrictive diets impact your serotonin levelsOxytocin and the importance of community to your weight loss journeyAre your hormones in a traffic jam?If you are making an effort to maximize, you are doing so much to help your hormonesThe role that hormones play in women is only starting to be understoodYour metabolism is truly impacted by the amount of muscle mass you have on your body Menopause and perimenopause and the impact on your mood and body compositionMedications during menopause and perimenopause and having that conversationWellness is not a state of being. It's a state of actionMen's hormones and the reduction in testosterone, what else could be going on? Testosterone therapy for menTake action!! There are so many things that you can do to make a real difference and help you lose weightemail: [email protected] learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.