Unlocking Hormonal Harmony
For too many women, the message from the medical community has been, “This is normal, just deal with it.” Hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, sexual dysfunction, even joint pain from arthritis are dismissed as a normal part of aging.
Pharmacist Ome Oluikpe, founder of Brighton Apothecary, knows the pharmaceutical industry can help you do more than “just deal with it!”.
That is why Ome together with host Mark A. Dulaney explores the invisible causes behind these visible struggles. From hormone imbalances to overlooked health factors, they provide real solutions in ways you can actually understand.
Unlocking Hormonal Harmony
Ep 05 Sleep & Hormone Imbalances
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In this episode, we will:
- Discuss the importance of sleep in overall health and well-being.
- How sleep impacts the production and regulation of sex hormones - estrogen, progesterone, testosterone
- The impact of sleep deprivation on levels of sex hormones - eg low libido, menstrual irregularities and signs of aging
- Cortisol levels and sleep - the impact of chronically elevated cortisol on sex hormone production
Questions/Issues Covered in this Episode:
- How does sleep deprivation affect different hormones (male vs female)?
- Signs of Hormonal imbalance due to poor sleep quality
- When to seek Professional Help
4 Keys We Want You to Leave With:
- Restoring quality sleep is key to maintaining or restoring hormonal balance.
- Lifestyle Changes and Dietary Tips;
- Getting enough sleep is crucial
- Supplements - such as Magnesium, Melatonin and Omega 3 Fatty Acids.
4 Thing to Immediately start doing to improve quality of sleep
- Set a sleep routine
- Turn off all lights and devices at bedtime
- Go to sleep at the same time each day.
- lower the temperature of your bedroom (reduce core body temperature to aid falling asleep)
- Pitch black room - draw curtains or wear an eye patch/mask to shut out light.
Ensure adequate intake of nutrients that support sleep and hormone health, Regular exercise helps modulate cortisol production but it's best to avoid vigorous exercise close to bedtime.
1 Thing Brighton Apothecary can do to help improve overall health
- We curate personalized wellness plans for anyone seeking to improve their health or looking to achieve wellness goals (e.g. weight loss).
Book a confidential one-on-one consultation with me, by logging onto our website www.brightonrx.org, click on “For Patients” and the “Consultations”. The fee for a one hour session is $189.99
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