Keto Means
Keto Means
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Hormonal imbalances may be to blame for a range of unwanted symptoms from fatigue or weight gain to itchy skin or low mood. Hormones are chemicals produced by glands in the endocrine system and released into the bloodstream. An imbalance occurs when there is too much or too little of a hormone.
Here are 14 healthy sources of fat to enjoy on the keto diet. Avocados and avocado oil. ... Nuts. ... Nut and seed butters. ... Flax seeds. ......
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Read More »10 warning signs you may have a hormonal imbalance (and what to do about it)
When following the diet, avoid high carb foods like dried fruits, refined carbs, sweet sauces, and reduced fat diet foods. These can provide too...
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On a low carb diet, foods to avoid would include bread, pasta, potatoes, and other starchy vegetables, grains such as rice and corn, oatmeal, beans...
Read More »What to do: If you are going through the menopause, you may wish to consult a women’s health expert about trying testosterone as part of your HRT. This can improve your libido as well as boost your mood and energy levels. It is given at very low doses as a gel applied to the skin. 4. Insomnia and poor-quality sleep: During the perimenopause and menopause, the ovaries gradually produce less estrogen and progesterone, which promotes sleep. Falling estrogen levels may also contribute to night sweats which disrupt your sleep, contributing to fatigue and lack of energy. What to do: The first step is to get an accurate diagnosis. If you are going through the perimenopause or menopause, discuss the benefits of HRT, which will restore levels of estrogen and progestogen, with your doctor. You can also do practical things to improve your sleep such as wear cotton night-clothes, sleep between cotton sheets, keep your bedroom cool and as dark as possible, take up exercise and reduce alcohol and caffeine intake. 5. Unexplained weight gain: A number of hormone-related conditions can cause weight gain including an underactive thyroid (when your thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones which regulate metabolism), polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) (a hormone-related problem causing small cysts on the ovaries) and the menopause (which results in hormonal changes that can make you more likely to gain weight around your abdomen). What to do: If you are experiencing unexplained weight gain, with no change in diet or exercise levels, you may wish to consult an expert in women’s health to check for conditions such as thyroid problems or ovarian cysts. If you are going through the menopause, you may wish to discuss the benefits of HRT with your doctor. Some women believe HRT causes weight gain but there is no evidence to support this. 6. Skin problems: Chronic adult acne can be a sign of low levels of estrogen and progesterone and high levels of androgen hormones and can also indicate polycystic ovary syndrome. Similarly, hormonal imbalances during pregnancy or the menopause can cause itchy skin while dry skin is a symptom of the menopause or thyroid problems. What to do: If you believe a persistent skin problem is caused by a hormonal balance, you could consult a women’s health expert to diagnose and treat the underlying problem. 7. Fertility problems: hormonal imbalance is one of the leading causes of female infertility and with changing hormone levels, a woman’s fertility naturally drops after the age of 35. High levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) can reduce a woman’s chances of getting pregnant while low levels of luteinizing hormone (LH), which stimulates the ovaries to release an egg and start producing progesterone, can also cause fertility problems. Early menopause and other hormone-related conditions such as PCOS will affect your fertility.
The Ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low-carb diet plan popularly used for quick weight loss. It may help one lose 15-18 lbs in five weeks. While on...
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String cheese and cashews. Pork rinds or homemade veggie chips. Beef jerky or salmon jerky. A handful of low-carb berries, like blueberries,...
Read More »What to do: Your GP can arrange for a blood test to check FSH and LH levels and if you have been trying to conceive for a year, or less time if you are over 35, then you may consider seeing a women’s health expert to diagnose any underlying cause of your difficulty to conceive. 8. Headaches: Many women suffer headaches due to hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle, pregnancy or menopause. What to do: Keeping a symptom diary will help you, and your doctor, identify the triggers of your headaches. Eating small, frequent snacks and keeping to a regular sleep pattern can help. If you have regular attacks, your doctor may prescribe anti-migraine medicines or taking the contraceptive pill or HRT may help. 9. Weak bones: Falling levels of estrogen during the perimenopause and menopause can cause bone loss. What to do: Often women do not realise they have brittle bones until they suffer a fracture which is why it is important to adopt lifestyle changes to improve your bone health as you reach middle age and beyond. Weight-bearing exercise, such as running, tennis or dancing, a healthy diet including sources of calcium and vitamin D, and taking HRT to deal with menopause symptoms can all be beneficial. 10. Vaginal dryness: Vaginal dryness is most often caused by a fall in estrogen levels, especially during the perimenopause and menopause. Taking the contraceptive pill or antidepressants can also change hormone levels, resulting in the problem. What to do: Practical steps can include washing with unperfumed soaps and using water-based lubricants. If your symptoms are due to the menopause, then HRT will help by increasing levels of estrogen. Please get in touch if you would like more information about hormonal health and an appointment with one of our healthcare professionals.
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