Does the Hypothalamus Control Emotions?
Your hypothalamus is integral in your emotional response. Your emotions are mediated in a part of the brain called the limbic system and that includes your hypothalamus. The limbic system is a complex set of interconnected brain areas that integrate information...
How to Heal Your Hypothalamus Gland
Your hypothalamus is a small gland in your brain weighing about four grams. It sits right above your brainstem and it directs all of your vital systems. Your hypothalamus maintains homeostasis in your body and directs all your hormones. It directs your immune function...
The Importance of Gut Health
Why is it important for your gut to be healthy? And especially, how does your gut health affect your hormones? Focusing on gut health is very popular now. With the majority of the focus being on making sure that you have enough probiotics in your diet. But...
Covid and Your Hypothalamus (Long Haul Covid)
Did you know that your hypothalamus can be severely affected by Covid? And that is why you may have debilitating symptoms long after you’ve recovered from the virus — otherwise known as Long Haul Covid. Early in the pandemic, I joined a Covid survivor’s social...
Why does stress cause hair loss? And 3 Easy Steps To Recover!
Stress-Related Hair Loss: Why It Happens Have you noticed increased shedding a few months after a stressful event? Stress-related hair loss is more common than most women realize. When your body stays in fight-or-flight mode, cortisol rises, hormones shift, and hair...
The Difference Between Insulin Resistance and Diabetes
Insulin resistance is often referred to as “pre-diabetes,” because it is a condition in which your cells’ insulin receptors are not functioning correctly. Though these two conditions are sometimes part of the same conversation, there are many key differences...
The Physical Effects of Emotional Stress
It’s not uncommon knowledge that stress can cause an emotional reaction. It doesn’t have to be a physical stressor like an injury or illness. It can be an emotional stressor, like a difficult relationship or work situation, the loss of a job or a loved one, or...
How to Naturally Reduce Cortisol Levels and Stress
Cortisol is an important stress hormone, but too much can cause damage. Cortisol has a catabolic effect produced by the adrenal glands, which can break down tissue, including bones and muscles. High cortisol can cause many physical and health problems over time. ...
Hypothalamus Body Temperature Regulation: How It Works
Let’s dig into why the hypothalamus is said to be the body’s thermostat, and examine the key to regulating your body temperature. Your hypothalamus is the center of your body’s temperature regulation. It receives nerve impulses from structures in your skin...
What’s Your New Year’s Mantra?
2025 has been a time of turmoil for many. A rollercoaster of events creating great change. Some desired. Some unexpected, but needed. Some dreaded, but well, here it is. The whole world is transforming. People around the world are asking for change, gathering,...
Avoid Menopause Weight Gain
Gaining weight during menopause is undeniably awful. Not only does it affect your confidence, but it can have very negative effects on your health as well. Today, we will talk about the best ways to deal with menopausal weight gain. Between perimenopause and the...The Hormone Queen®
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