What causes the symptoms of hormone imbalances?
Losing chemical substances that were once natural and common throughout your body throws your body out of balance. These substances regulated and assisted with daily functioning of your body. The hormonal shifts, imbalances, and fluctuations associated with menopause may cause any or all the following: • Weight gain • Night Sweats • Thinning hair • Brittle nails • Hot flashes • Mood Swings • Lack of energy • Forgetfulness • Dryness • Insomnia • Loss of sex drive Why the weight gain? Fat cells contain an enzyme that creates estrogen – so the body tries to hold onto fat. Weight gain also results from high levels of cortisol. This is because cortisol interferes with insulin, a hormone that converts sugar in your blood to useable energy. Additionally, when your cortisol levels overshadow your DHEA hormones, you lose energy and feel fatigued. Why the insomnia? Sex hormones regulate melatonin, a hormone that controls your circadian rhythms and sleep-wake cycle. But when your sex hormone leve
