Hormone Helper

Send us Fan Mail Today, we’re talking about losing that stingy, unpredictable first 10 pounds and keeping it off for good. For some, it’s a quick initial weight loss that comes right back; for others, it’s a seemingly impossible checkpoint to hit, no matter how many exhausting workouts and dietary sacrifices. In either case, it usually comes down to a better understanding of real weight loss, incl...

Send us Fan Mail The reason so many people struggle with weight loss is because they don’t understand why the body accumulates fat in the first place. So today, I’m going to explain the two types of fat and the requirements for losing excess body fat - including that belly fat that never seems to go away.  Truth: it takes more than just diet and exercise.  Hormones play a huge factor in fat loss....

Send us Fan Mail Pregnancy has a massive effect on a woman's hormones - the body's internal control system.  So while the body is fluctuating hormones and using its resources to create a new life,  keeping your hormones in balance is critical to not only creating a strong, healthy baby, but optimally recovering once the baby is born.  This includes losing baby weight, rebuilding muscle,...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever find yourself hungry and craving something, but can't figure out what it is? You might be experiencing one of the most common forms of hunger: cravings .  Imagine waking up in the morning and all you want is a donut. It doesn't matter what time of year, who's watching TV with you, or where it is - as soon as that craving starts to hit your stomach everyt...

Send us Fan Mail When a person need health support, they may not know who is best for them.  The mainstream medical community is split when it comes to whether or not hormone imbalance can be balanced with holistic methods.  Some health practitioners believe that this type of treatment works, while others just see patients who come in complaining about their symptoms and leave without saying anyth...

Send us Fan Mail The changes that come with menopause can be overwhelming and exhausting, but you don't have to go through them alone. Menopause can be a difficult time for women. Peri-menopause is an important stage in the natural transition to menopausal life, but it's also filled with many questions among women since it is not usually talked about because some feel uncomfortable or lo...

Send us Fan Mail What is a doula? A stunningly beautiful and intelligent individual, the perfect crutch to lean on when you need it most. We are joined by Stephanie from "thenewyorkbaby" to talk about all sorts of things from pregnancy advice or just listening while someone else takes care of their newborn baby's needs- these women know what they're doing! A doula is a wonderfu...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that “Cortisol” is a stress-responsive hormone that can be released in response to challenges or threats ? Yes, it’s true! That’s why when we feel stressed, our cortisol levels rise and this can be a negative thing for us because high amounts of cortisol cause many side effects such as increased heart rate.   The good news? You can take steps now to help combat this a...

Send us Fan Mail It's normal to overeat on occasion, but it's important to be able to distinguish between overeating and binge eating. Overeating and binge eating are often used interchangeably, but they are actually two very different things.  People who binge eat often feel embarrassed or ashamed afterward and may try to hide their binge eating from others. It is best to know more abou...

Send us Fan Mail There's no doubt that dieting can be tough. You have to give up all of your favorite foods, count every calorie, and deprive yourself of tasty treats. But what if I told you that dieting could actually be harming your hormones? That's right, dieting can lead to hormonal imbalances that can cause a whole host of problems, including weight gain, fatigue, and mood swings. W...

Send us Fan Mail The human body is an amazing machine, designed to better itself. One way it does this? Through muscle growth and recovery!  It's well known that testosterone and cortisol are two important hormones for muscle development and recovery, keeping these two hormones in balance is critical for anyone seeking to build muscle or recover from injury. However, what's not as well k...

Send us Fan Mail Guest: Dr Denise Handscomb from ABATON Integrative Medicine Episode live date: Monday, June 27th, 2022 Name of show: Hormone Helper Guest contact: https://abatonim.com/   (905) 580-3333   Episode number and title: 014: Pregnancy and Menopause Imbalances   Brief summary of show: Welcome to the fourteenth episode of the Hormone Helper Podcast!    In this episode we have a very speci...

Send us Fan Mail You may have heard of macronutrients like proteins, fats, and carbs. But what about micronutrients? For years, people have been trying to figure out the secret to better hormones. Some say it's exercise, others say it's diet. But the real answer may surprise you: It is micronutrients! These essential nutrients are often overlooked, but they play a crucial role in keeping...

Send us Fan Mail What if you found out earlier that it is POSSIBLE to heal your hormones NATURALLY? Or that not everything needs medication? It's no secret that our hormones play a major role in our overall health and well-being. From regulating our mood and energy levels to reproduction and metabolism, hormones are vital to our bodies functioning properly. Unfortunately, many of us suffer fr...

Send us Fan Mail Are you aware that there are a variety of chemicals present in our food supply that can have an impact on our hormones? If not, this is the perfect time to sit down and listen with me!   There is no doubt that the food we eat affects our hormones. Numerous studies have shown that certain preservatives and estrogen seepage from food can alter hormone levels in both men and women. E...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what medicines are doing inside your body and if they all have side effects?   There are a variety of medicines that can have an effect on our hormones. For example, birth control pills work by altering the levels of hormones in the body, which can prevent pregnancy. Other medications, such as testosterone replacement therapy, can also change hormone levels....

Send us Fan Mail Do you have an idea on how can you tell if a food is causing problems with your hormone levels?   It turns out that the foods you eat can have a big impact on how your hormones work. The key here is balance especially if it's already been established what type of diet works best for each individual based on their medical history.  The information in this podcast will give you...

Send us Fan Mail With the fluctuating hormones that women experience every day, it's very important to take care of your health and wellness.  Hormonal changes in women can affect the way that they look and feel. Managing your estrogen, cortisol & thyroid levels is important for achieving wellness as well as maintaining a healthy weight! As you age, it becomes increasingly important to ma...

Send us Fan Mail Men and their hormones can be a little more difficult to understand than women .  It is crucial for men to understand the impact that hormones can have on them. Testosterone, cortisol, and estrogen are all-important neurotransmitters in charge of maintaining health as well-performing many vital functions including sex drive or producing muscle mass!   Men are oftentimes seen as be...

Send us Fan Mail You know when your body is out of control and you can't stop the symptoms from happening? That's what it feels like with hormones.  The symptoms of out-of-control hormones can be exhausting. The effects may not always show up right away but rather develop over time which makes them even more difficult to cope with when they do finally come into view.    All sorts of horm...

Send us Fan Mail It's no wonder that we all feel run down from time to time - with the never-ending stress of everyday life, it's hard not to. But what if your tiredness is more than just a case of Mondays? What if you're struggling with chronic fatigue? Chronic fatigue is an excellent way of saying I feel like absolute garbage right now. And being exhausted all the time sucks, I ca...

Send us Fan Mail You can look at someone externally and not see any of the changes or adjustments they're making or the struggles they're suffering with. We all know the feeling. That bloated , uncomfortable sensation makes you feel like you can't seem to catch your breath. And it seems to happen at the worst times - right before a date, an important meeting, or when you're jus...

Send us Fan Mail Let’s talk about (4) four changes you can make to stop fighting your metabolism by removing the stressors to your body's hormone systems. Our metabolism is the radio knob that either turns up or turns down based on how your body feels. And, of course, how much energy you use in-store. Also, that dial is turned faster or slower, depending on how much “stress” you have.  Stress...

Send us Fan Mail Let’s talk about what goes on behind the back of your eyelids when you close them! Sleep is incredibly important, and it's not just for your recovery; it's also for your metabolism. But there are so many people, clients included, you know who you are , who are still shorting themselves asleep. Most people do not realize that when we talk about sleep, it will help people...

Send us Fan Mail This is dedicated to entrepreneurs and mothers that are struggling with their hormones and need advice on how to heal their bodies. The following five episodes will give tips and tools on how they can bring their hormones back on track, with some easy changes that don't involve medication. Medication should always be considered a last resort because it is not a realistic or s...