"Hormones are the music of the body, and when they are in harmony, the whole system dances." — Unknown
Hormones = the little chemical messengers that can play a role in bringing joy and vibrant energy, or volatile moods and uncomfortable symptoms.
This may not be an official definition, but hormones certainly do play a crucial role in regulating our body functions, from metabolism and mood to reproductive health and energy levels.
Hormones are constantly responding to signals from inside and outside our body to regulate stress responses, energy production, metabolism, mood and even physical growth. Naturally, they fluctuate to take us through natural phases in our lives such as puberty, reproduction/pregnancy and menopause/andropause. How comfortably or uncomfortably we can transition through these phases depends on what input these hormones are responding to.
The good news is that you can have some control over the input, and therefore smooth transitions through hormonal phases in your life.
For happy, healthy hormone balance try these tips
Provide the nutrients for hormonal production
Eat a whole-food balanced diet with adequate:
Healthy fats (avocado, raw nuts, seeds, olive oil, oily fish such as sardines or salmon) required for hormone synthesis
Protein (eggs, lean meats and combining vegetarian protein sources for complete amino acid profiles) to help stabilize blood sugar levels and maintain hormonal balance
Fibre-rich vegetables (including cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli) to help with elimination
Look after your Gut Health
The digestive system plays an important role in the ‘packaging up’ and clearance of hormones that are no longer needed. Clearance through the liver and elimination through the bowel prevents recirculating hormones from creating imbalances.
A healthy gut microbiome plays a vital role in hormone metabolism.
Stress management is essential, as poorly managed stress creates hormonal cascades that can affect the finely tuned symphony of other hormones. Daily ways to help manage your stress response include:
Regular, gentle exercise
Meditation
Breathwork, and remembering to breathe deeply, regularly
Restorative sleep facilitates hormonal regulation. The circadian rhythm regulates the amount and timing of release of numerous hormones throughout the daytime, and sleep is essential for the production of enough of some of these hormones.
You want to aim for:
7-9 hours of quality sleep each night
Minimising blue light exposure before bed each night
Keep consistent sleep routines
By making small, intentional changes to your diet, lifestyle, and daily habits, you can support your body’s natural ability to achieve hormonal balance and feel great.
Would you like more personalized guidance, or are you experiencing persistent symptoms? Book a consultation today with our experienced healthcare practitioners and take the next step toward happy, healthy hormone balance!
Jackie
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