I’m so excited for you to hear today’s episode! We’re always chatting about hormones but never about what hormones actually are and how they’re involved in virtually every process of our body! Can’t wait to hear what you think about it! The  endocrine system is a series of glands that produce and secrete hormones that the body uses for a wide range of functions such as: Respiration, Metabolism, Reproduction, Sensory perception, Movement, Sexual development, Growth.So These glands of the Endocrine System send out hormones that tell each part of your body what work to do, when to do it, and for how long.  Essentially, Hormones are your body’s chemical messengers. They travel in your bloodstream to tissues or organs to help them do their work. They work slowly, over time, and affect many different processes, including: Growth and development, Metabolism – how your body gets energy from the foods you eat, Sexual function, Reproduction, Mood etc. ESTROGENESTRADIOL is a TYPE of ESTROGEN that is our "HAPPY HORMONE" & produced by our ovaries.It stimulates MOOD & LIBIDO because it BOOSTS the neurotransmitter SEROTONIN (feelings of well-being & happiness-which 90% of is made in your gut) & DOPAMINE (motivation & pleasure).Benefits BONES, MUSCLES, BRAIN, HEART, SLEEP, SKIN & METABOLISM.Enhances sensitivity to INSULIN so it helps prevent insulin resistance.Main job is to stimulate uterine lining to grow & thicken to prepare for a baby.PROGESTERONEThe KEY hormone for period health & made from OVULATION.Its BIGGEST job is to HOLD & NOURISH a pregnancy BUT does SO much more.counterbalances estrogenthins uterine liningprevents breast cancerboosts thyroid hormonereduces inflammationbuilds musclepromotes sleepprotects against heart diseaseCALMS the NERVOUS SYSTEM & makes it EASIER to COPE WITH STRESS.CORTISOLThe body's primary STRESS HORMONEThe release of cortisol is regulated by the body's HYPOTHALAMIC-PITUITARY ADRENAL (HPA) axis.Chronically high levels of CORTISOL can DISRUPT OVULATION, DECREASE PROGESTERONE & LIBIDO & cause FERTILITY problems. EPISODES REFERENCED: Signs of a hormone imbalanceWAYS 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