Weight Gain, Menopause, Plant Medicinals, and Hormone Balancing {Solo Episode 33}

<p>Are you trying to figure out menopausal weight gain? This episode is all about it! As an active woman in my 50s, post-menopausal weight gain has caused me to feel frustrated. No matter how much I exercise and eat whole foods, my bloated belly still makes people ask me how many months pregnant I am. So in this episode, I dive into my thoughts and experience to come to some conclusions about hormonal weight gain, hormonal imbalances, and how to reset high cortisol levels caused by adrenal fatigue from stress.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also mention some plant-based medicinal remedies and ways to reset and de-stress:</p> <ul> <li>Ashwagandha - I use <strong>Adrenal Super Tonic</strong> by Cymbiotika</li> <li>Gingko Biloba</li> <li>Rhodiola</li> <li>Maca Root</li> <li>Ginseng</li> <li>Quality Sleep</li> <li>Moderate Exercise</li> <li>Yoga (I use Down Dog app)</li> <li>Eating Whole Fruits &amp; Veggies</li> <li>Hydration</li> <li>Reduce Caffeine</li> <li>Cutting Out Sugar</li> <li>Consulting an ObGyn and Naturopath for hormone balancing</li> <li>Bloodwork (I use InsideTracker) to track nutritional levels</li> <li>Circadian Rhythms, Stress, and Sleep&nbsp;</li> <li>Self Care and Self Love&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Give Plantfull Life Podcast a Five Star Rating and Review on iTunes</p> <p>Follow me on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thestephaniedianne/" target="_blank">@thestephaniedianne</a></p> <p><br></p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/plantfull/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/plantfull/support</a>