hormones are chemical of your body. it is produced by glands in the endocrine system. these chemical travel through the bloodstream to the tissue & organs. it delivers messages to the organs & tell them what to do & when to do it.
hormonal imbalances can occur with any organ system, including the ovaries/uterus, adrenals, thyroid pancreas (insulin) & more. hormonal imbalance can disturb your life & over time may lead to serious disease, but you can bring your hormones back into balance by specialized supplements, a wellness supporting diet & exercise, it restores balance.
causes of hormonal imbalance
- toxicity ( exposure to pesticides,toxins ,viruses , cigarettes, excessive alcohol & harmful chemicals )
- high levels of inflammation caused by a poor diet & a sedentary lifestyle.
- chronic or extreme stress
- type 1 & type 2 diabetes
- hyperglycemia ( overproduction of glucagon)
- hypoglycemia ( more insulin produced than there is glucose in the blood )
- underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)
- overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)
- hormonal replacement or birth control medication
everyone experience natural periods of hormonal imbalance at particular points in their life. but hormonal imbalances can also occur when the endocrine glands are not functioning properly.
symptoms of hormonal imbalance
it is totally natural to experience several periods of hormonal imbalance throughout their lifetime in both men & women,boy & girl also, lets see how they affect.
women -
- heavy , irregular or painful periods
- skin tags
- ance on the face , chest or upper back
men -
- aging
- loss of muscle mass
- decreased sex drive
- osteoporosis, loss of bone mass
girl -
- period doesn’t begin
- breast tissue doesn’t develop
- growth rate doesn’t increase
boy -
- voice doesn’t deepen
- body hair grows sparsely
- penis & testicular growth is impaired
treatment options for hormonal imbalance
- hormonal birth control
- testosterone therapy
- eflornithine
natural ways to balance hormones
- exercise
- eat healthful fats
- eat lots of fiber
- eat fish
- drink green tea
- ashwagandha (withania somnifera)