Twenty minutes a day is life changing when you are stressed. Walking is free! Laughter releases endorphins and relieves stress. Learn to laugh it off and reduce your cortisol levels at the same time. A good belly laugh can be as effective as a twenty-minute run. It will help you unwind and is also excellent for digestive health. Reasons to Reduce and Avoid Alcohol It affects the liver and makes it difficult to deal with other toxins; It causes inflammation in the gut and in joints; It is dehydrating, especially for the brain; It is empty calories and plays havoc with blood sugar; It destroys your gut lining; It causes anxiety and stress; It lies to you and makes you think it helps you relax; It causes liver conditions, such as fatty liver, hepatitis, and scarring of the liver; It causes brain fog and impaired memory; It disrupts sleep and wakens you in the middle of the night; It makes you crave other foods that are not sustainable for your hormones, such as fatty foods, carbohydrates, and sugar; It causes unusual skin rashes, unexplained joint pain, bloated belly, low libido, neck pain, head tension, sleepless nights, anxious feelings, night sweats, sugar cravings, thinning hair, dry skin, muscle tension, weight gain, slowed metabolism, mood changes, irregular periods, and tiredness; It depletes other nutrients, especially B vitamins that are vital for hormone production. Author Nourish Your Gut For A Positive Menopause Trish Tucker-May award winning nutritionist and gut specialist helping women nourish menopause by healing the gut. Trish passionate about using vibrant foods and natural remedies to nourish and heal. Her vision is to educate, inspire, and support women and help them feel more confident, pain-free, and fantastic over forty. She loves sharing her knowledge in workshops, retreats, and the Time to Nourish programmes.
