HOW TO PREVENT HORMONAL IMBALANCE NATURALLY

Hello family and once again I welcome here and in this segment I hope we learn a few things on how to naturally prevent hormonal imbalances. Karibuni.

Hormones are body's chemical messengers that travel through our blood passing information to tissues and organs telling them what to do. Hormones play myriad different roles in our bodies right from appetite management, reproductive Health, growth and Metabolism and the list goes on. Basically hormones are critical to our health and to our lives. Hormonal imbalance occurs when there is too little or an excessive amount of some hormone. We all experience hormonal imbalance in our lives through phases of puberty, pregnancy or menopause but these are temporary imbalances that subside with time. There are some hormonal imbalances which might last a little longer and might lead to conditions like diabetes, pcod, PCOS, obesity, thyroid problems, infertility, hormonal acne etc. these kind of hormonal imbalances might require medical help. Hormonal imbalances may not always be treated; there are some kinds of hormonal imbalances arising due to conditions like autoimmune disorders, adenoma or tumors which cannot be prevented. However, a lot of hormonal imbalances and conditions arising due to them can be prevented. Conditions like pcod, PCOS, thyroid obesity and infertility are far more common now than there were three decades back.

There are a few foods that have been studied for having a positive impact on the hormones in our body and can help prevent hormonal imbalance. Root vegetables like sweet potato, carrots, beets, radishes, or yams have been backed up by science to contain a compound that helps in regulating the hormones in our bodies especially in cases of thyroid pcod, PCOS or menopause. There are cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower, mustard greens, broccoli  and turnips that contain a compound called indole three carbinol that plays a role in preventing hormone dependent cancers like breast cancer or ovarian cancer so it's recommended to include more cruciferous vegetables in your diet. Foreign extracts that help our body cope with stress which could be physical biological or mental stress also known as adaptogens help in boosting our immune and hormonal Health. Some well-known adaptogens are found in herbs like ashwagandha, Tulsi, turmeric, ginseng and certain kind of mushrooms.  However, it is not recommended to consume these adaptogens in concentrated forms like supplements since a lot more study is required to understand the benefits and side effects of consuming them in concentrated forms. Include these adaptogens in a moderate and time-tested fashion in the diet like the inclusion of Tulsi in the form of Tulsi Tea or turmeric in the form of turmeric milk our gut contains trillions of microbes that produce substances and metabolites that impact our hormonal Health positively as well as negatively. Taking care of our gut health is Paramount and maintaining a good hormonal balance in the body and we can take care of our gut health by doing these three basic things:  inclusion of more diversity in our diet intake of Probiotic foods and intake of Prebiotic Foods. Fats are the basic building blocks of hormones in our bodies and they also play other functions in the body like temperature regulation, reproductive Health, cognitive function and so much more.  A diet consisting of the right quality and quantity of fat can go a long way in maintaining good hormonal balance.  Nuts, seeds, fish, cold pressed or filtered oils are great way of including good fats in the diet. any kind of diet that works on the principle of leaving out a macronutrient like carbs or fats inevitably disturbs the body's hormonal balance, you might think that you're losing weight but in the process you also lose the health of your hair, the health of your skin and they might also disturb your menstrual cycles. Studies have shown that people with thyroid or pcod PCOS can revert back their hormonal Health by going on a regime of regular physical activity and exercise, however, balance is the key with exercise as well high intensity activities or exercises should be followed by periods of active rest or recovery to avoid any added stress in our bodies especially in case of people who might be experiencing other health conditions. Foreign levels of stress for a long period of time results in high cortisol in the body which influences other hormones like insulin thyroid or sex hormones. High cortisol could potentially lead to hormonal imbalance in the long run so it is important to avoid stress by engaging in Hobbies, yoga or meditation. Sleep hugely impacts the balance of hormones in our bodies. Hormones leptin and ghrelin that play a role in regulating our appetite are hugely influenced by our sleep patterns. Lack of sleep or inadequate sleep has been associated with patterns of overeating and weight gain. Lack of sleep can also lead to elevated levels of cortisol in the body which once again leads to other health problems like fat gain, insulin resistance diabetes, etc. with the correct kind of diet and lifestyle, hormonal imbalances can definitely be reverted that was just a brief look at how to prevent hormonal imbalance naturally and I hope you find it helpful. Take care until next time.  Bye.

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