The PolyBiotics Journal
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Is Stress Throwing Your Hormones Off? The Stressors We Don’t Always Think About
By Dr. Amina Hersi
Stress isn't just about feeling overwhelmed. Heat, poor sleep, under-eating, over-exercising and major life changes can all place demands on the body. We explore how stress interacts with your hormones, what the science really says about childhood trauma and PCOS, and why building resilience, rather than trying to eliminate stress entirely, may be a more helpful approach.