The Dr. Hyman Show

How Chronic Stress Impacts Your Health And Drives Adrenal Dysfunction

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Sep 4, 2023
In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Elizabeth Boham, a nutrition-focused physician, Dr. Izabella Wentz, a thyroid expert and author, and Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, a renowned UK doctor, dive into the chaotic world of chronic stress and adrenal health. They explore how prolonged stress affects hormone balance, leading to adrenal dysfunction and symptoms like fatigue and weight gain. The guests share practical lifestyle tips, emphasizing the importance of joy, diet, and circadian rhythms in managing stress and enhancing wellness.
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Stress and Adrenal Dysfunction

  • Stress, a real or perceived threat, impacts our physical and emotional well-being.
  • Chronic stress creates an intense demand for hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, leading to adrenal dysfunction.
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Chronic Stress and HPA Axis

  • The body's endocrine system, including cortisol, manages stress responses.
  • Chronic stress disrupts this system, leading to HPA axis dysfunction.
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Consequences of Chronic Stress

  • While short-term cortisol helps, chronic high cortisol mimics Cushing's disease, accelerating aging.
  • Symptoms include high blood pressure, diabetes, brain shrinkage, muscle loss, and immune suppression.
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