In this Guest Expert segment, Gina discusses sleep and hormones with Dr. Olinca Trejo. Dr. Olinca is a licensed, board-certified Naturopathic Doctor in the province of Ontario. She also holds an honours degree in Kinesiology and has achieved her certification and internship in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2024Topics covered:Stress and Sleep and Introducing Dr. Olinca TrejoWhat are hormones?It is so much more than what you are eating, and whenLack of sleep and how does that affect your hormonesSleep is when the magic happens3 hormones that affect sleep: melatonin, cortisol and adenosineMelatonin supplements: is it right for you?Stress and cortisol and how it can contribute to sleep disturbancesSleep architecture and the stages of sleepStress can present in very different waysThe first few weeks of the program and giving the body what it needsStop forcing yourself to eat a salad, and be in tune with your body's needsMen and their weight loss journey and the impact of hormonesGoing through hormonal changes and the impact on your sleepPeri-menopause and menopause and how sleep can changeWhat can you do to help with cortisol?Supplements to reduce cortisol and help with sleep: different types of magnesium and adaptogensDon't stress yourself out, don't TRY to sleepWhat are the impacts of exercise on sleep and cortisol, and what is the best time of day for different types of exerciseSleep and cortisol and the impact on weight lossHow can a poor night's sleep impact your body and choices that day?What can happen over a prolonged period without sleepThink about what you can do to improve your sleep hygieneIt's a journey, not a quick fixTo learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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