Hormones play an integral part in maintaining our body’s internal equilibrium; however, their levels can become disturbed for various reasons such as stress, diet, sleep or exercise.
There are natural solutions available to restore hormonal equilibrium. By making changes to diet and lifestyle habits and consulting a hormone health specialist, there may be ways you can restore equilibrium to your hormone levels.
1. Eat a Healthy Diet
Hormone levels fluctuate for many different reasons every day, which may contribute to mood swings, fatigue, weight gain and irregular periods. Therefore, it is wise to consult a qualified health care practitioner in order to identify and treat the root cause of any symptoms experienced.
An adequate diet can make an enormous difference when it comes to hormonal balance. Eating lean proteins, cruciferous vegetables, fruits (particularly berries), healthy fats like olive oil, chia seeds and flax seeds and ancient whole grains is essential. Furthermore, avoiding foods containing hormone-disrupting chemicals like pesticides, artificial sweeteners or refined sugar may be especially helpful in maintaining hormonal equilibrium.
Hormones play an essential role in our bodies, from energy metabolism and reproduction to immune function and reproduction. Natural remedies provide effective support for balanced hormones and overall wellness – schedule a discovery call with Thrive Naturopathic today to discover our holistic approach to restoring hormonal equilibrium for optimum health! We look forward to meeting you!
2. Get Enough Sleep
Hormones play a central role in each body system and have an immediate effect on mood, energy levels, weight gain, digestion, skin health and more. While some symptoms of hormone imbalance are out of our hands to control, many can be corrected through simple lifestyle changes: eating an anti-inflammatory diet, avoiding endocrine disruptors such as certain drugs, getting sufficient sleep and taking supplements are just some ways to restore balanced levels of hormones; for women experiencing hot flashes and insomnia during menopause consuming cherries or apples containing calcium D glucarate may improve sleep quality as well as decrease estrogen levels by improving quality sleep and decreasing estrogen levels by this same method.
Reach out to a functional medicine doctor for additional hormone health tips and to explore potential advantages of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. They offer hormone testing as well as physical exams, and recommend the optimal solutions tailored specifically to you.
3. Exercise Regularly
Hormones are chemical messengers produced in your body that regulate a range of bodily functions, from metabolism, hunger and mood regulation, reproduction and reproductive health to reproduction itself. When hormone levels are in balance, you’re at your peak performance but sedentary lifestyle, poor diet or exposure to endocrine disrupting agents can easily upend them and alter how you feel and perform.
Exercise is one of the best natural solutions for hormone imbalance. Not only will regular exercise help you maintain a healthy weight, it can reduce stress, boost energy and support reproductive health – but the type and intensity of workout is essential: high intensity interval training can raise growth hormone levels while low impact exercises like walking and yoga help manage stress and improve flexibility.
Certain herbal herbs can also help promote hormonal balance. Red clover contains isoflavones that have an estrogen-like effect in the body, helping alleviate menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings as well as relieving menstrual pain and reducing bloating in premenopausal women. As always, it’s wise to consult a medical provider prior to trying any herbal remedies on your own.
4. Reduce Stress
Stress hormones can contribute to numerous health issues, from irregular menstrual cycles in women and decreased libido in men, to developing depression or anxiety. Recognizing and managing daily stressors is vital for naturally balancing hormones; healthy diet, adequate sleep and relaxation techniques all can be instrumental in helping lower stress hormone levels and thus balance them out naturally.
Eating a diet rich in whole foods, lean proteins, fruits and vegetables as well as healthy fats such as omega-3 fatty acids or magnesium may help the body better regulate hormones. Supplements may also aid in creating hormonal balance.
Avoiding sugary diets can help control insulin and hormones that influence appetite and mood. Sleep is also vitally important as this allows your body to produce melatonin and growth hormone, while yoga, meditation, tai chi and other stress reduction activities such as these may also help. Finally, adding adaptogenic herbs like rhodiola rosea (“golden root”) into diet can rebalance cortisol levels for improved overall health.
5. Take Supplements
Your hormonal symptoms could vanish if you eat certain foods, sleep enough, exercise regularly, reduce stress levels and take specific supplements. While diet, exercise and stress reduction can often make a positive difference for many women experiencing hormonal imbalance symptoms, a more comprehensive approach to hormonal balance may often be required for lasting relief.
Consuming vitamins, herbs and supplements that target specific hormone-related issues – such as PMS, IBS, menstrual irregularities or infertility – may provide much-needed relief from hormonal issues like PMS. Certain nutrients – like Vitamin D – play an integral part in hormone production and are known for alleviating symptoms associated with hormonal imbalance.
Other herbs, like fennel and black cohosh, can also be highly effective at balancing hormones and relieving symptoms. If you’re interested in finding natural solutions to rebalance your hormones and enhance overall well-being, connect with one of the BodyLogicMD practitioners today – they’ll guide your treatment of hormone imbalance symptoms with natural remedies as well as possible hormonal replacement therapy if required.
