Stress = Cortisol. Why we must prioritise stress management

Did you realize that our bodies contain more than 50 distinct hormones? These hormones play crucial roles in various bodily functions, including growth, fat storage, sleep quality, fertility, skin health, blood pressure, immune response, appetite regulation, and neurotransmitter production.

These tiny substances are highly sensitive to our lifestyle choices, and when their balance is disrupted, it can feel like our bodies are completely out of control.

One common reason for hormonal imbalances, especially in reproductive hormones, is the constant presence of stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. These stress hormones can disrupt the balance of estrogen and progesterone, which are vital for reproductive health.

This happens because your body prioritizes functions essential for survival when under stress, diverting resources away from reproductive processes. As a result, hormonal regulation is compromised, leading to various issues such as irregular menstrual cycles, mood swings, fatigue, thyroid disorders, headaches, fluid retention, and fertility issues.

This underscores the intricate connection between mental and physical health and emphasizes how lifestyle choices profoundly impact hormonal balance.

At SELF_ we prioritise stress management for our clients. Each and every little touch point is curated with this in mind, from what you smell when you walk in the door to our personalised essential oil ritual, to firm touch therapy even in the most clinical facial treatment.

Our team is highly trained in the foundations of wellbeing, hormone health, stress and adrenal health, gut health and sleep and we will educate and inspire you to prioritise this in your life….because we understand and we want to teach you exactly how this equates to glossy, glowing, healthy looking skin.

Book an in depth skin consultation with us here to learn more for yourself