Nurturing Moms: Managing Emotions by Balancing Cortisol, Gut, and Hormone Health
Being a mom is one of life's greatest joys, but it's also filled with its fair share of challenges. From sleepless nights to juggling multiple responsibilities, the rollercoaster of emotions can sometimes feel overwhelming. However, by prioritizing self-care and focusing on managing cortisol levels, supporting gut health, and balancing hormones, moms can better navigate the ups and downs of motherhood while fostering emotional well-being. In this blog, we'll explore practical tips and strategies to help moms bring down cortisol levels, support gut health, and balance hormones to manage emotions more effectively.
Think of it as bringing down your volcano each day, so you don’t wake up ready to erupt on your family.
A few months ago, a friend of mine posted a list of symptoms that indicate cortisol imbalance.
I had 10 of the symptoms on the list!!
Coristol Imbalance Symptoms
What is Cortisol?
Cortisol, often referred to as the "stress hormone," plays a crucial role in the body's response to stress. While cortisol is essential for regulating metabolism, immune function, and energy levels, chronic stress can lead to prolonged elevation of cortisol levels, which can have detrimental effects on both physical and emotional health. For moms, the demands of parenting can often result in heightened stress levels, making it essential to find ways to bring down cortisol levels.
Tips to Lower Cortisol:
Practice Stress-Relief Techniques: Incorporate relaxation techniques such as deep breathing exercises, meditation, or yoga into your daily routine to help reduce stress and lower cortisol levels.
Prioritize Sleep: Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night to allow your body to rest and recover. Create a calming bedtime routine and ensure your sleep environment is conducive to restful sleep.
Engage in Regular Exercise: Physical activity is a powerful tool for reducing stress and lowering cortisol levels. Find activities you enjoy, whether it's going for a walk, dancing, or practicing a sport, and make exercise a priority.
Establish Boundaries: Learn to say no to activities or commitments that add unnecessary stress to your life. Setting boundaries allows you to prioritize self-care and protect your well-being.
Connect with Supportive Relationships: Surround yourself with a strong support network of friends, family, or other moms who understand the challenges of parenting. Sharing experiences and emotions with others can help alleviate stress and lower cortisol levels.
I was doing all of the things on this list and STILL AT A 10! I needed more support! And also knew that hormones and gut health were off, especially after having my fourth baby.
Why Gut Health?
The gut-brain connection plays a significant role in regulating emotions and mood. A healthy gut microbiome can help support emotional well-being by producing neurotransmitters such as serotonin and regulating inflammation. As a mom, prioritizing gut health can have profound effects on your overall emotional health and resilience.
Why Balance Hormones?
Hormonal fluctuations, particularly during pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause, can significantly impact mood and emotions. Balancing hormones is essential for maintaining emotional well-being and resilience as a mom.
MY PROTOCAL TO
BALANCE CORTISOL, GUT
AND HORMONE HEALTH:
Enter Happy Juice
I started taking something called HAPPY JUICE!
In six weeks…
I started sleeping through the night (which hadn’t happened in years even with my kids sleeping well)
Stopped having migraines (went from 2-3 migraines and Sumatriptan a week to 0. Literally 0)
Weaned off my anxiety med (that I had been on since before my first child was born)
Went off caffeine, stopped taking naps and no afternoon slump!
Less reactive and overstimulated
No brain fog
Improved Memory
Less burnout
No fatigue
Started losing stubborn weight and clothes fit better
From the list of cortisol imbalances, I went from 10 to 4!!!
What is it?
Happy Juice has pre, pro, and phytobiotics that target the gut brain axis and help our body to produce more feel good neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and GABA
GABA is the body's calming neurotransmitter - think of it like brakes on your car - it blocks other messages and controls the speed at which information travels through the nervous system
When our GABA gets to the level it's suppose to be at, we feel less overwhelmed and less stressed.
Some probiotic strains have shown success in promoting overall gut health and influencing the stress response.
The probiotic blend in happy juice contains specific strains which can contribute to cortisol regulation:
Lactobacillus helveticus
This strain has been associated with a reduction in symptoms of anxiety and depression in studies, suggesting a potential positive impact on stress-related hormones
Bifidobacterium longum
Known for its role in promoting a balanced gut microbiota, B. longum has been explored for its potential in reducing stress and anxiety
Lactobacillus rhamnosus
Studies suggest that this strain may have a positive influence on mood and stress responses
And this is why people feel better with happy juice, it's really actually science!
The gut and the brain communicate directly, influencing various physiological processes, including the regulation of cortisol. When there isn't enough diversity of good bacteria in the gut, the balance gets thrown of and it can increase inflammation, stress and cortisol levels. The gut microbiome plays a role in producing certain neurotransmitters, including serotonin. Serotonin, in turn, affects mood and stress regulation.An imbalanced gut microbiome can impact serotonin levels, influencing cortisol production.
The two other products in the are Edge and Energy+
EDGE is a natural nootropic that helps mood, focus, motivation + metabolism. It contains mango leaf & mango leaves are known to contain bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, triterpenoids, and flavonoids. Studies show that these compounds have antioxidant and anti inflammatory properties.
Antioxidants in general can play a role in reducing oxidative stress, which is linked to cortisol regulation
How AMAZING to have so many benefits in one drink!
Clean ingredients
Tastes yum!
Science backed
SO many benefits
Is happy juice a cure all? No.
Can happy juice help you in several areas of your life including day to day and long term?! YESSSS.
Want to try it?
There are a few options and a $10 off code.
Note: You also get 10% off if you do subscribe and save which you can cancel anytime.
“But it’s expensive to do this each month“
I hear you. Even though I signed up as a “Brand Partner“ my cost is exactly the same as customer cost. So with me on Happy Juice and two of my kids on the Kids Pack it does add up!!!
But I also want to tell you…
I no longer pay for anxiety meds
I no longer pay for migraine meds
I cancelled our other vitamin subscriptions
IT’S SAVING US MONEY HERE
And if you love it and want to talk about it like me, you can also become a Brand Partner, earn bonuses and 5-38% commission on orders + free products.
Our health is something that I can prioritize over a few more clothes, or junk to fill our home. Our physical and emotional wellness has far greater payouts for me.
Conclusion
Motherhood is a journey filled with joy, love, and growth, but it's also accompanied by its fair share of challenges. By prioritizing self-care and focusing on managing cortisol levels, supporting gut health, and balancing hormones, moms can cultivate emotional resilience and well-being to better navigate the ups and downs of parenting. Remember that taking care of yourself is not selfish—it's essential for being the best mom you can be for your family.
Remember, as a mom, taking care of yourself is just as important as taking care of your family. By prioritizing self-care and focusing on managing cortisol levels, supporting gut health, and balancing hormones, you can cultivate emotional resilience and well-being to better navigate the ups and downs of parenting.