A good sugar balance is in many ways the basis of hormonal function. A rise in blood sugar can lead to adult-type diabetes, but before the condition progresses that far, metabolic disorders occur in the body. Changes in the state of alertness, especially fatigue and lethargy, often raise the suspicion of a sugar imbalance disorder.
Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a common hormonal disorder. It occurs in about 10% of women of childbearing age. The disorder is often considered in connection with fertility, but in addition to ovulation disorders, the syndrome is also associated with other metabolic disorders. Research shows that the risk of developing metabolic syndrome, diabetes, hypertension
Menopause means the period when the function of the ovaries weakens and eventually shuts down. Menopause means the last period caused by your own hormonal activity. The criteria for a menopausal woman are periods lasting more than a year when she has not had her period. The average age of menopause is 51 years, but
In terms of our well-being, it is essential to understand how to support a healthy daily cortisol secretion rhythm. Especially if you are experiencing negative stress, understanding the function of cortisol and its functions in our body is important. What is cortisol? Cortisol is a hormone that many people are familiar with, because it is
Testosterone is thought of as a male hormone, but even though testosterone concentrations are lower in women, the effects of the hormone are significant for well-being and health. Testosterone affects body composition, motivation and helps fight depression. Testosterone is also crucial for sex drive, bone and brain health, and regulation of the immune system. In
Progesterone is best known for its role in maintaining pregnancy. Personally, I also appreciate the calming effect of progesterone. If I’m overexcited or I’ve done too many things and in a hurry, I find myself waiting for ovulation, because I know that with the concentration of progesterone, my own experience of security, love and connection
Estrogen dominance means too much estrogen in relation to the luteinizing hormone, i.e. progesterone. The concentration of estrogen naturally varies according to the menstrual cycle, but the concentration can also be affected by hormonal medication, poor digestion and chemicals in the environment. Estrogen At the beginning of the menstrual cycle, i.e. in the follicular phase,
Hormones have a significant impact on health and mood. When the hormones are in balance, the state of being is also harmonious. Hormones are involved in almost all metabolic processes, fertility, energy production, weight management, sleep-wake rhythm, appetite and body temperature regulation. The production of hormones is subject to precise regulation and the whole is
