Top 10 common signs your hormones are imbalanced

Top 10 signs of adrenal fatigue:


  1. Unexplained weight gain 

    1. Most common sign

    2. Stubborn weight despite healthy diet and exercise

    3. Due to: fluctuating cortisol levels, insulin resistance, changes in estrogen + progesterone


  1. Constant fatigue 

    1. Exhausted after full night’s sleep

    2. Drained and sluggish

    3. Due to: thyroid and cortisol hormones out of balance because they regulate energy levels 


  1. Mood swings & Anxiety

    1. Anxious out of nowhere for no apparent reason

    2. Fluctuating estrogen and progesterone levels because impacts neurotransmitters in the brain

    3. Irritability, anxiety, and mood swings


  1. Hot Flashes & Night Sweats

    1. Estrogen levels on the decline

    2. Fatigued from little quality sleep


  1. Sleep Disturbances

    1. Low levels of progesterone makes it harder to relax

    2. Cortisol spiking throughout the night when it should not be

    3. Disrupted sleep cycles


  1. Digestive issues

    1. Bloating, constipation, digestive issues

    2. Changes in estrogen and progesterone slow digestive motility

    3. Affects emotional well-being due to gut-brain connection


  1. Hair and skin issues

    1. Hair loss, dry hair

    2. Loss of skin elasticity or acne

    3. Low levels of estrogen impacts skin hydration

    4. Thyroid hormone levels affect hair growth


  1. Low libido

    1. Estrogen and testosterone levels out of sync

    2. Strains emotional health


  1. Brain fog

    1. Concentration or memory struggles

    2. Hormonal imbalances

    3. Decline in estrogen and its role in cognitive function


  1. Midlife Visceral or Belly Fat

    1. Apartment even with steady exercise and proper diet

    2. Elevated cortisol leads to fat storage due to constant fight or flight response

    3. Declining estrogen levels leads to unwanted weight gain


If you are relating to any of these signs, it’s time to take action.  Hormonal imbalances can make you feel uncomfortable in the moment, but take a toll on your long-term health and wellness.  


Hormones and adrenal health are at the top of the ladder when it comes to getting your health back on track.  Work with me to get to the root of your hormonal imbalances!  

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