Poorniima's Flashcard

Front

Why do most diets fail in the long run?

Back

The body fights against restriction by slowing metabolism

Answer explanation

(Caloric restriction triggers metabolic adaptation, making long-term weight loss harder.)

Front

What happens when you over-exercise and under-eat?

Back

Stress hormones like cortisol increase, leading to fat storage

Answer explanation

(Chronic stress from over-exercise and under-eating raises cortisol, promoting fat storage, especially around the abdomen.)

Front

Why is consistency in healthy habits so hard to maintain?

Back

If you don’t address the root causes, your body resists change

Answer explanation

(Hormones, gut health, and stress responses all impact consistency—willpower alone isn’t enough.)

Front

Which of these is the biggest hidden disruptor of hormonal balance?
Options:
Calories
Exercise
Stress
Drinking too much water

Back

Stress

Answer explanation

(Chronic stress dysregulates cortisol, insulin, and sex hormones, impacting metabolism, mood, and energy.)

Front

Why can "just eating less" backfire?

Back

It triggers a primal starvation response, slowing metabolism

Answer explanation

(The body perceives calorie restriction as a threat, slowing metabolism and increasing hunger hormones like ghrelin.)

Front

What is a key reason why emotional well-being affects physical health?

Back

Stress and trauma can dysregulate the nervous system and hormones.

Answer explanation

(Unresolved stress and trauma keep the body in a chronic fight-or-flight state, disrupting sleep, digestion, and hormone balance.)

Front

Which of these is a sign your nervous system is in survival mode? Fatigue and brain fog, Cravings and emotional eating, Trouble sleeping and anxiety, All of the above

Back

All of the above

Answer explanation

(Chronic stress affects digestion, energy, hormones, and mental clarity.)

Front

What is a better long-term strategy than random diets and exercise plans?

Back

Bio-individuality: Supporting root causes of imbalance

Answer explanation

(Addressing root causes like gut health, hormones, and emotional triggers leads to sustainable health.)

Front

What happens to digestion when you're stressed?

Back

It slows down, leading to bloating and nutrient deficiencies

Answer explanation

(Stress diverts energy away from digestion, reducing stomach acid and enzyme production, leading to bloating and poor nutrient absorption.)

Front

Why is sleep one of the most underrated health tools?

Back

Sleep is when hormones reset, tissues repair, and metabolism regulates.

Answer explanation

(Sleep is critical for hormone balance, stress recovery, and metabolic health.)