We want our cortisol level to be at its highest peak within 30 minutes of awakening. We also want our melatonin level to be at it’s lowest peak at that time as well.
Melatonin is at its highest peak at midnight. It is the chronic disease, anti-aging protective hormone.
Breathing and Meditation are so important. Just by breathing deeply, you can lower your blood pressure ~ Stress / Relaxation Response.
Box Breathing– breathe in for 4 counts, hold for 4 counts. Breathe out for 4 counts, hold for 4 counts. Do this for a few times each day to reset your nervous system.
Where our hormones are made:
Progesterone (made in):
ovaries
placenta
adrenals
peripheral nerves
DHEA:
adrenals
gonads
brain
Estrogen:
ovaries
adrenals
fat cells
Testosterone:
ovaries
adrenals
Menopause / Hysterectomy / POF:
Low sex hormones: estrogen, testosterone, progesterone
Dry vagina
Urinary incontinence
Thin, dry skin
Lack of mental clarity
Bones become more fragile
Thus, get more into the rest and digest nervous system to help produce your hormones
Hormone Deal Breakers: Stress (cortisol) goes up, which causes your thyroid hormones to do down and your immune system to go down.
Different types of stress:
Emotional
Nutritional
Chemical
Physiological
Hormonal
AM Routine:
Smile when you first wake up
Refer to the THREE morning steps to reset circadian rhythm for women:
a. Get sunlight in your eyes
b. Stimulate your nipples for one minute or enjoy an orgasm – to help you produce oxytocin
c. Eat a high protein breakfast within an hour of waking
Drink 8 ounces of clean water with a splash of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
Read your New Health Story
Saw a few gratitudes / short meditation
Stretch or go for a nice walk
Eat a high protein breakfast within an hour of waking
