Balance your HORMONES naturally
- Natalie Abrhiem
- May 11, 2021
- 1 min read
Practice good SLEEP hygiene. Sleep according to your circadian rhythms 10pm-6am or 11pm-7am. Lack of sleep slows the metabolism, increases blood pressure, increases ghrelin (hunger hormone), causes insulin resistance and increases cortisol.
Prioritize strength training—this will not only increase testosterone, but growth hormone.
Too much cardio decreases testosterone and slows thyroid
ELIMINATE sugar: Excess sugar intake will increase stored body fat and increases the levels of stress hormones, which INHIBIT optimal testosterone. Elevated blood sugar can also promote FAT storage even if your in a deficit
Dump the ALCOHOL-Alcohol increases the conversion of testosterone into estrogen and stores belly fat
PURPOSELY manage STRESS--Although we may feel like we are “handling” stress, it’s about how our body perceives and responds is what’s important. When our body is under stress, cortisol (stress hormone) becomes our first responder. Stress can wreck havoc on your metabolism impacting your blood sugar regulation and ultimately our sex hormones
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