I can’t wait for you to dive into this episode because it’s super important! There’s more and more talk on intermittent fasting and all of it’s benefits which I’m not denying! BUT there isn’t enough of a conversation about how it can ALSO DISRUPT OUR HORMONES. To start, it’s crucial to have times when we aren’t eating. When you eat around the clock your body stays in storage mode. If it’s constantly taking in food- it can never burn sugar & fat so we need to make sure we have certain points of fasting. Extended periods without food tell the body that now isn’t a good time for reproduction.BUT you need to know that estrogen and progesterone do more in the body than just get us pregnant. Estrogen helps us with metabolism, weight loss, mood,  anxiety and stress, energy, bone density, and cognitive function. Intermittent fasting can disrupt estrogen balance and mess up these essential physiological processes. Intermittent fasting has been associated with numerous health benefits (improved insulin sensitivity, reduced body fat, cognitive function, lower risk of chronic health conditions) but it is also linked to hormone disruption. Here’s a close-up look at the cascade of hormone imbalances that can start with intermittent fasting. First, intermittent fasting can disrupt estrogen balance. Estrogen imbalance may show up as: low energy, poor glucose control, weight gain, impaired cognitive function, decreased bone density, poor muscle tone, reduced skin & hair health, poorer cardiovascular health, infertility. A disruption in one hormone system in the body can trigger other hormone imbalances. The other major hormone considerations for women when it comes to intermittent fasting are cortisol, the stress hormone, and thyroid hormone. When cortisol is imbalanced, symptoms include:AnxietyLow energyInsomniaFeeling wired-but-tiredsugar cravings Imbalanced thyroid hormones symptoms include:Weight gainBrain fogAnxietyDepressionDry skinDry hairIrregular periodsTrouble regulating body temperatureWAYS WE CAN CONNECT! Come hangout with me on instagram @corinneangealica Join my FREE TEXT COMMUNITY to get weekly HORMONE HEALTH & MINDSET TIPS texted right to your phone!PRODUCT LINKS! Want professional grade supplements for 10% off? Head to my dashboard! (Click HERE for the CANADIAN dashboard).[DISCLAIMER: Always check with your medical practitioner before taking any supplements]If you're obsessed with organic, non-toxic skin care and you want one that's AFFORDABLE & EFFECTIVE check out my fave Skin Essence Organics and use code CORINNE for 15% off! If you love or want to try CBD, my absolutely favorite brand is MySoul CBD- Code CORINNE15 saves you 15%So grateful you’re here! XO Corinne