Dr Wendy Christien - Hormonal Imbalances and Emotional Eating Part 2

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Emotional eating happens when we eat in response to emotional cues rather
than physical hunger. Hormonal imbalances can significantly influence these
tendencies towards emotional eating. In Part 2, Dr Wendy walks us through the lifestyle factors and hormonal conditions that can disrupt our hormones and
influence emotional eating.

22 Aug English South Africa Health & Fitness · Christianity

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