In this Guest Expert segment, Gina discusses sleep, stress 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/livymethodspringsummer2024 Topics covered: The factors (other than what you eat and when) that affect weight loss Sleep & hormones - their combined effects on weight lossHormones - chemical messengers that respond to the environment we put them inSleep - the hormones playing a role in getting good sleepMelatonin - should we supplement or not?Hormonal transitions (puberty, perimenopause and menopause) - their effects on sleepThe orchestra of hormones - what are they and what do they do?Poor sleep - how it impacts hunger the next dayThyroid - the hormones involved and their effects on our bodySleep deprivation - how it affects weight lossThe Livy Method - how it helps support higher quality sleepInsulin - its relationship with stress, sleep and weight lossMenopause and hot flashes - supplements to support quality sleep at this timeReconsidering sleep - "It’s more like landing a plane rather than turning off a switch"Caffeine and alcohol - how long they stay in your system and their impact on quality sleepStress - the importance of managing it throughout the day to support sleep at nightRestless legs - what’s happening there and what can we do about it?Stress - how it affects hormones and weight lossHow to manage stress - top tips Mental health - medications, how they can support us and our weight loss journeyFinal words from Dr. Olinca - the importance of patience with our bodiesWhere to find Dr. Olinca - [email protected] To learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.