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Belly Fat, Brain Fog, Irritability, more anxiety, fatigue, feeling wired at night. Sound familiar to you? Want to know what they have in common? These are all red flags for high cortisol and the red flags that you should not ignore. Today we are continuing the discussion on beating belly fat in perimenopause and talking cortisol and its role in belly fat accumulation. If you missed Beat Belly Fat in Midlife Part 1 you can catch that here https://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com/07182024-episode134.html Key insights from this episode include... • Cortisol and the key role the nervous system and adrenal glands plays in overall health The symptoms associated with high cortisol How cortisol contributes to belly fat (visceral fat accumulation) Funky (and free) tips to activate your vagus nerve and support your nervous system Tips for lowering cortisol naturally If you know that your struggle with belly fat is so much more than just the tired old advice of "eat less and move more," then this podcast is for you! Speaking of...I have something else helpful for you! It’s easy to blame every single symptom on hormones, but the reality is that it can come from other dysfunction in your body systems as well…nighttime awakening can be due to inadequacy in your liver’s ability to detox, feeling foggy headed can be due to blood sugar instability and insulin resistance. I developed an excellent tool for you! The System Dysfunction - Hormone Disruption symptom checklist helps you take a Functional Medicine approach, recognizing that various systems within your body - including gut health, detoxification, adrenal function, metabolic health, thyroid function, and hormone health - are interconnected and play a crucial role in hormonal harmony. By pinpointing symptoms associated with each system, you can gain valuable insights into areas that may need attention and support. Download that symptom checklist here! 👉👉👉https://bit.ly/perihormonechecklist

Are you struggling with stubborn belly fat despite eating healthy and exercising? The secret might be hidden in your digestion! In this episode of the Healthy Harmony podcast, we explore how stress can shut down your digestive system, leading to belly fat and other health problems. Discover why a body in stress will not digest! In this first part of a two-part series, we dive deep into the surprising connection between stress, digestion, and belly fat. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: The Stress-Digestion Connection: Learn how stress can shut down your digestive system, leading to belly fat and other health issues. Mindful Eating Tips: Simple yet powerful strategies to improve your digestion by checking in with your body, slowing down, and chewing thoroughly. Stomach Acidity Support: Understand the importance of stomach acid and get tips on how to support it, especially if you're on acid-reducing medications. Special Offer Just for You! Limited time offer. I’m offering an exclusive discount on the Hormone Huddle program for one week only. If you’re ready to take control of your health and your hormones, and say goodbye to belly fat, this is your sign! Message me for the promo code or set up a discovery call to get your questions answered before you join the huddle: bit.ly/hormonehotline Don’t Miss Out! Tune in now and take the first step towards better digestion and a healthier, happier you. And don’t forget to join us for Part 2, where we’ll address cortisol belly and adrenal function.