Stress & Your Body

Ever since having children I have struggled with weight gain, lack of energy, and quality sleep among many other things. I kept thinking to myself that these things must just be normal as a busy mom, as I am sure you can relate. I never thought of myself as a stressed or anxious person but any that I did have, felt amplified after having kids. I would see posts and videos of other moms and feel bad for having these feelings. My children, of course, are such a blessing but I could not help but feel overwhelmed. 

My husband, Brandon, has always supported me but did not always know how since we weren’t sure why I felt the way I did. He did research on the Carnivore Diet and started on a journey with me toward a higher protein diet. He had a lot of success… lost weight, his mind felt sharper and overall felt healthier. While I started on the same journey, I struggled with my motivation. It was hard to eat a meat heavy diet, and I lost the desire when my results did not come as fast or as drastic as his. I thought my issues were a matter of willpower.

Little did I know that my body was experiencing hormonal and endocrine changes that were NOT normal. There have been several years of doctors’ visits and medication regimens that did not solve the problem but only masked it. Thankfully, a family friend and functional medicine provider was put in our path that helped guide me through finding the root cause. I work in the medical field and definitely feel that conventional medicine still plays an important role in our society, but my eyes have been opened to the unique opportunity we have to work together with conventional and functional medicine.

In my particular situation, I completed a comprehensive health history and symptom breakdown. Lab tests were then recommended based on those findings with results showing issues with the signaling from my “computer” (pituitary gland & hypothalamus) to my “machine” (adrenal & thyroid glands). I found out that along with hormonal changes, I likely have chronic stress that contributed to the misfiring of signals. 

Even though I did not think that I was stressed, or maybe did not want to admit it, my body was finally showing it. I now have a root cause with a plan already in motion to coincide with better coping mechanisms for stress and a higher focus on self-care. With some supplements to jump start my “computer”, I am on my way to a better night’s sleep, increased energy and ability to lose weight.  While I am not there yet, I finally feel heard and confident that I am on my way to healing my body and mind. 

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