It's Not You, It's Your Hormones: The essential guide for women over 40 to fight fat, fatigue and hormone havoc

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Your pituitary gland is a pea-sized gland at the base of your brain, behind the bridge of your nose and directly below your hypothalamus. It consists of two lobes: the posterior lobe and the anterior lobe. Your pituitary gland releases several hormones — many of which control the functions of other endocrine glands. Your liver is an essential organ and gland, performing hundreds of functions necessary to sustain life. It’s considered part of your digestive system, but also produces hormones, including: In my 30s I got married and had kids. But despite having little ones learning my unhealthy ways, I wasn’t about to change my eating (and drinking) habits any time soon. I was still getting away with it. Here are some key hormonal imbalances that could be making you feel less than ideal and what to do about them.

Williams adds: "you can attribute varied symptoms to fluctuating or imbalanced sex hormones (oestrogen and progesterone) depending on where you’re at in your cycle, but there are many other hormones at play and symptoms can often cross over, making it difficult to know which hormones are not balanced". For instance, "if you’re experiencing fatigue or brain fog, these are symptoms that can be caused by different hormone imbalances such as cortisol, thyroid, insulin, oestrogen or testosterone among others". Each week I talk to a patient or a friend who tells their story about about how hormones have affected their life, how they got treatment that resolved and issue, and most importantly, what you can do about it if you have a similar issue. Me: ‘Hi Dad, I really need your help. My doctor thinks I’m depressed, and maybe I am! My life’s a mess – I’m exhausted, overweight, I can’t think straight and my kids hate me!’ The active form of vitamin D (vitamin D isn’t actually a vitamin — it’s a prohormone, which is a substance that your body converts into a hormone).In their one-to-one work, they use state-of-the-art comprehensive hormone (and other) testing and Functional Medicine principles to identify the root cause of any imbalance and provide fully personalized programmes for faster targeted results. With little help or advice available, many women are left to ‘just get on with it’. But when a woman is not at her best, it’s not just her that suffers - the impact on her families, friends, partners and colleagues can be devastating.

Hands up who truly understands their menstrual cycle? It’s not surprising that so few of us do; menstrual cycle education entered the curriculum in primary schools for all genders just three years ago in 2020, and it has only recently begun to structure a National Health Strategy designed for women.

Why do hormones matter more when we’re over 40?

A hormone is a chemical that is made by specialist cells, usually within an endocrine gland, and it is released into the bloodstream to send a message to another part of the body. It is often referred to as a ‘chemical messenger’. Hormones are found in all multicellular organisms and their role is to provide an internal communication system between cells located in distant parts of the body.

After failing to find any medical help for her symptoms of exhaustion, weight gain and hormone issues in her early 40s, she discovered it was her hormones that were at fault and that she could turn things around using diet, lifestyle and natural supplements. It’s Not You, It’s Your Hormones is the essential guide for every woman over 40, providing natural and practical solutions to fight fat, fatigue and hormone havoc to help you sail through menopause and emerge feeling better than ever. No! Hot flushes and night sweats are usually due to low levels of oestrogen, but they can be triggered by dietary, lifestyle or environmental factors (eg stress, alcohol, caffeine or chemicals). Kerri Masutto, MD, ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner If you are in peri menopause or full blown menopause like me you are desperate for answers and help for the personal hell you are in right?All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced without the express written permission of the author.

With total honesty, I have to say that when I am under the cosh of the latest barrage or irrational, hormonally charged behaviour, I don’t like myself very much and that in itself is a source of great fatigue and not a great place to be when you already suffer from depression. Levels of both can fluctuate throughout life,” says Dr. Tandon. “But there’s an abrupt and sudden drop during perimenopause and menopause, which can really wreak havoc for women.” Chronic or acute stress can also impact these hormones and cause a clinical imbalance. Even after we stop growing in childhood, we still need some growth hormone to function optimally as adults,” says Dr. Tandon. “When we don’t make enough growth hormone, we may notice a higher level of body fat, especially around the waist, more fatigue, a reduction in lean muscle mass, reduced stamina, and an overall reduced sense of well-being.” Easy to read and full of useful information to help through the menopause. I have made some of the positive changes recommended and am feeling the benefits already.Switch to organic fruit and vegetables are free of chemicals, and contain lots more nutrients. Organic dairy and meat are much healthier choices too –they are mostly from free range animals that are fed a natural diet and are free of hormones and antibiotics. 5) Eat your broccoli What you can do: “ Sermorelin , an exciting addition at Lifeforce, is a peptide that promotes the synthesis and release of growth hormone (GH) from the pituitary gland, improving the serum concentrations of GH and subsequently insulin-like growth factor 1,” says Dr. Tandon. That can translate to improved energy levels, body composition, and mood. What’s more, “sermorelin doesn’t have the same potential side effects as growth hormone therapy, and the dosing can be very customized to each individual’s needs,” Dr. Tandon notes. What you can do: To rebalance your cortisol levels, you’ll need to manage your stress levels and cool it on the sweets, starches, carbs, and caffeinated beverages, which stress the gut and trigger excess cortisol and insulin (both cue fat storage). Chronic stress also forces your body to burn glucose, a faster-burning fuel, rather than fat for energy, so your body holds onto even more fat.