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...
How Does Stress Affect Your Hypothalamus?
When you’re under any kind of stress, it can affect your hypothalamus. Your hypothalamus suffers when it’s an acute stressor, meaning something’s happening to you right now. Or it’s a long-term stressor or stress that’s ongoing. Two systems are...
Adrenal Fatigue Hair Loss: Why Stress Causes Shedding
Adrenal Fatigue is when your adrenal glands are not functioning optimally, because they’ve been over-functioning due to a heightened stress response for a long period of time. Eventually wearing them out. And unfortunately, adrenal fatigue can cause hair...
What is the Best Diet for Digestive Health?
For optimal digestive health, you need to eat the right foods. Optimal digestive health requires a diet rich in fiber. Fiber is beneficial for digestive health, but increases the gut transit time to allow sufficient time to digest and absorb nutrients from food before...
What Exactly is Gut Health and Why is it Important?
When you hear someone talk about “gut health,” what they’re referring to is basically an optimally functioning gastrointestinal tract. All of the tissues and organs between your mouth and your anus affect digestion and absorption of nutrients. If your gut is not...
The Gut-Brain Axis: How the Hypothalamus and Gut Work Together
The gut-brain axis is a communication network between the gut and the brain. The gut-brain axis includes both endocrine hormones, as well as the nervous system. Your hypothalamus is the gatekeeper between your gut and your brain. It controls your feeding behavior and...
What are the Best Supplements for Digestive Health?
It’s so important to keep your gut healthy, and sometimes your diet isn’t enough. If your gut has been out of balance for a long time, you may need to use supplements for digestive health. They will help get your gut functioning optimally. The friendly...The Hormone Queen®
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