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Podcast: The Wellness Effect (A Lifestyle U Podcast)
Episode: How Sleep Impacts Your Hormones: Tips for Better Rest and Hormonal Balance
Description: Ever wonder why a poor night's sleep makes you feel off balance the next day? In today's episode of Lifestyle U, I'm breaking down how sleep—or the lack of it—directly impacts your hormones. Whether you're dealing with stress, hunger, or general hormonal imbalance, sleep plays a critical role. Join me as I explore how sleep regulates the body's key hormones, such as cortisol, melatonin, estrogen, and the hunger hormones leptin and ghrelin. I also discuss how poor sleep can lead to hormonal imbalances, affecting everything from weight gain and energy levels to stress response. I...