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Episode Summary:
This week on Healthy California, we’re diving into the incredible world of hormones—what they are, how they work, and why they’re crucial to your overall health. In Part 1 of our two-part series, we focus on men’s hormones and how they’re impacted by everyday lifestyle choices.

We explore the most important hormones that influence men’s health: insulin, cortisol, melatonin, estrogen, and of course, testosterone. You'll learn how things like sleep, stress, diet, exercise, and even plastics and fragrances can throw your hormones off balance—and what you can do to bring them back in check.

Spoiler alert: if your liver, pancreas, or thyroid aren’t functioning well, your hormones won’t be either.

👀 Stay tuned for next week’s episode, where we’ll shift gears and talk all about women’s hormones.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• 🌟 What hormones are and why they matter
• 🔄 How hormones like insulin and cortisol interact in feedback loops
• 😴 Why melatonin isn’t just about sleep—and how it affects testosterone
• 🔥 The hidden role of inflammation and how it sabotages your hormones
• 🍽️ Foods and habits that support (or disrupt) healthy hormone production
• 💪 How exercise boosts testosterone—and which types are most effective
• 🧴 The surprising ways endocrine disruptors (like plastics and scents) wreak havoc on your system
• 💉 Why testing fasting insulin gives a fuller picture than blood sugar alone

Key Takeaways:

• Hormones are messengers made by glands like the thyroid, pancreas, liver, and even fat tissue.
• When one hormone is out of balance, it triggers a domino effect.
• High cortisol and insulin resistance can lead to low testosterone, weight gain, and chronic disease.
• Good sleep, strength training, cardio, and clean eating are powerful tools for hormonal health.
• Endocrine disruptors are everywhere—but there are ways to minimize your exposure.

Resources Mentioned:

• Podcast episode on [Sleep Hygiene]
• Hormone-friendly supplement recommendations (zinc, vitamin D, clean protein)

Connect with Us:
✔️ Website: www.heal-throughfood.com
📩 Email: linda@heal-throughfood.com

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Linda Brown, MPT, Doctoral Candidate Functional Nutrition

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