How to Balance Hormones Naturally

A hormonal imbalance can significantly impact overall health. Even small changes in hormone levels can put extra stress on our bodies.

Here are a few strategies you can try if you feel you may suffer from a hormone imbalance.

Get Enough Quality Sleep

If you know me, you know that I LOVE to talk about sleep! Sleep may be among the most important factors for hormonal balance. Hormone levels can fluctuate throughout the day in response to your sleep quality the night before. Poor quality sleep will affect hormones, contribute to obesity and diabetes, and affect your appetite.

Avoid Blue Light at Night

Exposure to blue light from electronics can affect your sleep cycle and circadian rhythm by disrupting your melatonin and cortisol levels.

Manage Your Stress

Stress leads to an increase in adrenaline and cortisol. If levels of these hormones are too high, it can disrupt the overall balance and contribute to obesity, changes in mood, and even cardiovascular issues.

Exercise

Regular exercise and movement can help regulate the hormones that control your appetite. It can also reduce the risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.

Watch What You Eat

Keep insulin in check by reducing or eliminating sugar and increasing fibre in your diet. Including healthy fats in your diet can help maintain a balance of hormones involved in appetite, metabolism, and feeling full.

Quit Smoking

Tobacco smoke may disrupt levels of several hormones, including thyroid, pituitary, and steroid hormones.

Limit Caffeine and Alcohol

Consuming caffeine and alcohol can significantly increase cortisol levels. Alcohol abuse can also impact reproductive hormones in both men and women.

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