Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Biopsychosocial Impact of Hormone Imbalances and Strategies for Prevention
Biopsychosocial Impact of Hormone Imbalances and Strategies for Prevention
Biopsychosocial Impact of Hormone Imbalances and Strategies for Prevention
Saturday 9th November 2019
Explore how hormone imbalances impact mental health and get practical tips for balance with Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes on the Counselor Toolbox Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Hormones and Mental Health: Unpacking the Biopsychosocial Impact
Estrogens can be really awesome in the right balance because in the right balance in the neurotransmitter soup, they exert neuroprotective actions to maintain cerebrovascular health, including prevention of glutamate-induced excitotoxicity and hippocampal shrinkage.
Ever wondered how hormone imbalances can mess with your mind? Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes dives deep into this fascinating topic in this episode of the 'Counselor Toolbox Podcast'. She kicks things off by breaking down the roles of key sex hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. But it doesn't stop there. Dr. Snipes explains how these hormones interact with the HPA-axis, affecting everything from mood to stress responses.
Imagine your body as a finely tuned orchestra; when one instrument is out of sync, the whole performance suffers. That's what happens when your hormones are out of balance. For instance, low estrogen levels can mimic symptoms of depression by dulling the HPA-axis response. Dr. Snipes also touches on hormone replacement therapy for transgender individuals and how medications like statins can impact testosterone levels. But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom.
She offers practical tips for maintaining hormone balance, emphasizing the need to understand the biopsychosocial effects of these imbalances. If you're keen to learn how to keep your hormones in check and improve your mental health, this episode is a must-listen.