Healthy Adrenals Can Be A Girls Best Friend:
Women, Menopause and Weight Management
In a culture
where multitasking is key and life seems to run on fast forward, a woman’s
adrenal system can get quite a workout.
When you add menopause to the mix, the adrenal glands can go on high
alert. Keeping the adrenal glands
healthy plays a very important role for women in menopause. This is especially true for those feeling
worn down from dealing with the effects of hormonal fluctuations and battling
weight gain.
Stress and Cortisol
You may be aware
of the hormonal fluctuations that occur in menopause but don’t see the
connection between adrenal health and menopause. When stressed, either physically or
emotionally, the adrenals will release adrenaline and Cortisol to moderate
stress. When a woman in menopause also
has chronic stress, Cortisol production can be in excess, and she may
experience adrenal fatigue. This can
result in cravings for sweet or salty foods, weight gain, or stubborn pounds
that won’t go away, even with diet and exercise. Without the support of a healthy adrenal
system, menopausal symptoms can be more pronounced and make life
miserable.
Caffeine-Fueled Lives Don’t Promote Energy
Women facing the
combination of menopause and hectic lives often feel tired. Many think they need caffeine in their
morning coffee, energy drinks at lunch, and mid-afternoon lattes just to keep
going. These stimulants make the adrenal
glands...
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