Many people experience stress at different stages of life. School, work, family, illness, or death can trigger stress in the body. Even positive changes in your life can illicit stress. While stress is normal, increased amounts of cortisol can cause negative effects on the body that can impact your health in the future. For those who are experiencing menopause or older age, your changing hormone levels could also increase the symptoms of stress. One of the best ways to lower cortisol levels (which contributes highly to stress) is to balance out your hormones. Let’s take a look at stress hormones, hormone replacement therapy, and how to help manage stress in your daily life.
What Is Hormone Replacement Therapy?
Hormone Replacement Therapy is a practice of supplementing the body’s natural production of hormones to reduce uncomfortable symptoms, infertility, menopause, stress, etc. Hormone imbalances can help stabilize your mood and make each day feel easier and more enjoyable. HRT can be done through synthetic hormones, medication, or bio-identical hormones.
Regeneration Health utilizes pellets that are considered bio-identical hormones or chemically the same as the real hormones. These pellets will release hormones consistently which mimics the body’s natural creation state.
How Stress Impacts Your Body
All individuals will handle stress differently and can experience different symptoms. Stress has been known to cause many physical symptoms and can mimic other severe illnesses. Signs of stress in a physical form can include:
- Development of headaches
- Trouble sleeping
- Changes in appetite
- Irritability
- Upset stomach or development of ulcers
- Forgetfulness
- Triggering of chronic illnesses
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
The Connection Between Stress And Hormone Levels
Chronic stress triggers the release of cortisol, known as the stress hormone, which can interfere with your normal rhythm. For someone who is seeking hormone replacement therapy, a spike in cortisol could interfere with the effectiveness of the HRT. Keeping your cortisol levels at the proper level will help keep estrogen, progesterone, and other hormones in balance as well.
Leaving your cortisol levels unbalanced could lead to chronic stress and the physical feelings that come with it (rapid heart rate, weakened immune system, fatigue, etc.). High cortisol can also lead to an increase in anxiety, depression, or other mental illnesses. Cortisol is one of those hormones that need to be right in a sweet spot in order for your body to function properly, too much or too little can all cause negative effects.
Enhanced HRT Outcomes With Meditation
Those who are getting hormone replacement therapy can benefit from low stress. Not only will it level out your cortisol, but it can also help your body absorb the hormone replacements effectively. Mindfulness is great for managing stress, but it can also help you cope with all the changes that come with HRT. When you get hormones put back in your body, you can experience different physical and emotional reactions. Meditation will help you take these in stride.
Practicing mindfulness in your daily life will help lower cortisol levels and manage stress from everyday stressors. Reflecting on your thoughts and feelings, practicing healthy habits, and taking breaks during the workday will enhance the outcome of your replacement therapy.
Hormone Replacement From Regeneration Health
Before you begin HRT with our team, we will talk about your individual needs, health history, and more. In order to provide the best results, we customize HRT plans for each new patient to determine the appropriate dosage and what hormones your body truly needs. We are qualified professionals when it comes to hormones and other holistic medical practices, which help to minimize risk or long-term health effects.
Regeneration Health regularly monitors your progress and works with you to adjust your treatment based on your symptoms. Our team is dedicated to helping restore balance and helping individuals reach their health goals. No matter what service you need, we are here for you every step of the way. Reach out to us to start your health journey today!