The Real Raw You Podcast

076: How Stressed are you? How Stress is Causing Hormone Imbalances and How to Combat it

Katie Duda
Stress is at the root of nearly all dis-ease today, including the most common hormonal imbalances:
 
-PCOS
-Estrogen Dominance
-PMS
-Irregular/ Absent Period
-Hashimotos Thyroiditis (Hypothyroidism)

The problem is many of us do not recognize or realize that our body is under intense stress. We may have been operating this way for decades, or we could have other undiagnosed underlying issues in the body such as a gut imbalance or a viral infection that are causing the body stress. In this episode I’ll help you further understand your stress and empower you to take the steps you need to take to heal from the damages of your stress. 

Episode Highlights:

  • The 3 most common types of stress on the body 
  • Blood markers you can have your conventional MD run to see if your body is showing signs of stress 
  • Why high cholesterol is not always a diet issue and why you need to dig deeper
  • The 3 stages of stress 
  • A deep dive into the most important hormones in the body
  • How stress impacts hormones in each different stage of stress 
  • What Adrenal Fatigue really means
  • How stress starts in the mind 
  • Labs you can run to get a comprehensive blueprint as to exactly what is going on in your body
  • How to ask yourself the hard questions on if you are really ready to accept healing into your life
This episode packs in a punch! Stay tuned for pt. 2 of this episode. 

Enjoy the show!

Resources/ Links mentioned:
-Listen to Episode 065: Why Am I Bloated All of the Time?
-Thyroid Adrenal Hormone At-Home Test

Disclaimer: The information provided in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only. Consult with a healthcare professional for personalized advice.

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