One of the significant hormonal changes involves cortisol, often known as the stress hormone. When estrogen levels drop, your body may produce more cortisol. Elevated cortisol levels can lead to a number of issues, including increased stress levels, sleep disturbances, and weight gain. So it’s no wonder you may be a little extra crabby with your family these days. With weight gain specifically, it loves to show up around the midsection during menopause due to elevated cortisol and insulin levels. Just what we wanted right?
Weight gain during menopause is frustrating, but know that it’s common.
Here's what’s going on:
The more insulin your body produces ➡️ the more fat you store.
The more fat you store ➡️ the more insulin you need to open up the cells to let the nutrients in.
When they become blocked and blobbed with fat, they lose their viability. This cycle can be tough to break, but you don't need to resort to harmful drugs that some doctors might prescribe. These medications can be toxic and have terrible side effects.
There are natural ways to change the receptor sensitivity and help manage these symptoms. For example, supplements containing vanadium, chromium, and cinnamon can be very effective. I have specific supplements that I use, which are specially formulated with these ingredients to help manage weight and improve overall health.
If you’re experiencing these symptoms and want to explore natural solutions, please feel free to call our office. We can discuss how we can help you manage menopause symptoms effectively and improve your quality of life.
And in the meantime, you can always grab my book
Lymph-Link to learn how to rid your body of toxins while also adding in
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