This week’s podcast we have got two experts, Jen our stylist and Helen a nutritionist, this combo will help with looking and feeling good on the inside and out. 

Helen Jones is a registered nutritionist and well-being coach; she specialises in working with women in their 40’s and 50’s mid-life who struggle with hormonal changes and weight gain.

Glossary of terms:

Adrenal Glands:  Adrenal glands, also known as suprarenal glands, are small, triangular-shaped glands located on top of both kidneys. Adrenal glands produce hormones that help regulate your metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, response to stress and other essential functions.

Cortisol: Cortisol is a steroid hormone that your adrenal glands, the endocrine glands on top of your kidneys, produce and release. Cortisol affects several aspects of your body and mainly helps regulate your body's response to stress.

Estrogen: Estrogen is a hormone that plays various roles in the body. In females, it helps develop and maintain both the reproductive system and female characteristics, such as breasts and pubic hair.

Insulin: Insulin is a hormone created by your pancreas that controls the amount of glucose in your bloodstream at any given moment. It also helps store glucose in your liver, fat, and muscles. Finally, it regulates your body’s metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

Menopause: Menopause is when your periods stop due to lower hormone levels. This usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55.

Perimenopause: Perimenopause is when you have symptoms before your periods have stopped. You reach menopause when you have not had a period for 12 months.

Progesterone: Progesterone is a hormone released by the corpus luteum in the ovary. It plays important roles in the menstrual cycle and in maintaining the early stages of pregnancy.

Links

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