The Link Between Stress and Hormone Imbalance– with Dr. Luciana Silva | Ep. 11

If you’ve been feeling burnt out, experience PMS, stress, anxiety and period problems, that's a sure sign that your nervous system is dysregulated. In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Luciana Silva from Aya Naturopathic for a conversation about the vital connection between your nervous system and hormones, and how we can start supporting our body for balanced hormone health!What you'll learn:How stress affects your hormone cascadeThe role of cortisol and its impact on progesteroneWhy nervous system regulation is the missing link in hormone healingWhat functional tests we like to use for assessing cortisol, estrogen and progesterone for cycling womenSimple ways to reduce xenoestrogen exposure in our daily lifeDr. Luciana’s favorite breathwork tool you can start using today🌻 Connect with Dr. Luciana Silva at: Website: ayanaturopathic.comInstagram: @ayanaturopathicmedicine Check out this hormone pathways chart:Hormone Pathways ChartSend us Fan MailBook with Annika at: nourishedbynature.coInstagram: @annika_taylor_ntpIMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: This podcast episode is for educational and informational purposes only and solely as a self-help tool for your own use. I am not providing medical, psychological, or nutrition therapy advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health problems or illnesses without consulting your own medical practitioner. Always seek the advice of your own medical practitioner and/or mental health provider about your specific health situation. For my full Disclaimer, please go to https://www.nourishedbynature.co/disclaimer