In our recent facebook live sessions, we discussed the Adverse Childhood Event (ACE) study. This was a huge study that looked at the effects of childhood trauma on adults. They found a huge correlation to chronic illness- regardless of socioeconomic status. This was landmark work on the impact of trauma on adults-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adverse_Childhood_Experiences_Study
However, there is hope, as the brain has plasticity and can be rewired. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is one well researched modality that can help individuals heal from trauma by helping to rewire the brain. We can recommend therapists who are trained in this if you are interested. See our facebook live video to learn more about this-
Another aspect to consider when dealing with trauma is the effect it can have on your stress hormones. When there is trauma your body can get stuck in a hypervigilant state, and this can contribute to irregularity in the balance of cortisol and adrenaline. This can then adversely effect sleep, coping ability, mood and even your microbiome! If you are experiencing or have experienced trauma, we can help you understand how it may be affecting your health, and help you find solutions.
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Hormone balance can be tricky, particularly in your 40s and beyond- let me help! On my YouTube channel I have covered many functional medicine topics over the years and have more recently focused on perimenopause and menopause because I know firsthand this is a rollercoaster of a time for women and it's just not talked about enough in doctors offices- leaving women confused, frustrated, and searching for answers. Well, I'm here to help! And feel free to browse around as I have lots of videos on gut health, SIBO, immune health, metabolic health and more!