Are Toxins and Stress Wrecking Your Hormones?
In this episode of Wake Up and Read the Labels, we dive deep into inflammation, hormone imbalances, and how they affect your health. Dr. Erin Ellis, a naturopathic doctor, explains the root causes of chronic inflammation and its connection to Stress, Diet, poor Sleep, and environmental toxins. Learn how these factors impact your hormones and overall well-being.
Discover practical tips to identify signs of inflammation like bloating, brain fog, and fatigue. Dr. Ellis shares strategies for managing stress, improving your diet, and detoxing from harmful toxins in everyday life. We also explore why "normal" lab results from conventional doctors often miss the bigger picture of optimal health.
If you’re ready to take charge of your health, understand your body, and feel your best, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to help you get started. Don’t miss it!
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Key Takeaways:
What is Inflammation?
Inflammation is a natural protective response but can become harmful when chronic. Triggers include stress, poor diet, environmental toxins, and lack of sleep.
Symptoms of Chronic Inflammation:
Bloating, joint pain, headaches, and brain fog
Feeling "poofy" or swollen
Persistent fatigue and hormonal irregularities
Hormonal Imbalances & Symptoms:
Irregular or heavy periods, mood swings, low libido, and hair loss
Hormones like estrogen and cortisol play a major role in inflammation.
Tips to Reduce Inflammation and Balance Hormones:
Identify triggers through health history and Lifestyle assessments.
Prioritize detoxing through hydration, proper nutrition, and liver support.
Reduce exposure to toxins in food, cosmetics, and cleaning products.
Manage stress with activities that bring you joy, like reading, cooking, or trying a new hobby.
“Don’t Stop at Normal”
Conventional lab ranges aren’t always optimal. Seek a practitioner who digs deeper to uncover underlying issues when symptoms persist.
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*TIMESTAMPS*
0:00 – Understanding Inflammation
2:00 – What Causes Chronic Inflammation?
5:30 – Signs of Inflammation and Symptoms
10:00 – Impact of Stress on Hormones
15:45 – Practical Ways to De-Stress
20:10 – Role of Toxins in Hormonal Imbalance
25:00 – How to Optimize Lab Testing
30:00 – Actionable Tips for Better Health
32:52 – Insights
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