Hormonal imbalance: How to Balance Symptoms and Regulate Hormones

Starting a healthy lifestyle isn’t that easy. Especially for someone who is used to eating sweets, not exercising, and being super busy with work, for example. However, sometimes your body shows you that you need to start your healthy lifestyle journey as soon as possible. One of the symptoms, which shows you that you need to change the way you live your life, is hormonal imbalance. Although it might be hard to notice it sometimes, it is quite a serious condition that affects your whole body. So, today we have decided to help you not only see the symptoms but balance them as well. What’s more, we have some tips for you, which are going to help you regulate your hormones. Trust us, if you follow them you are going to start noticing the difference very quickly.

Hormonal imbalance is hard to notice, but once you do, you should take the proper measures

This is how hormone fluctuations relate to your natural cycle 

Different types of hormones regulate different aspects of your life 

These are the four main female hormones 

And these are the normal levels of each of these important female hormones 

What is hormonal imbalance?

First of all, before we start talking about imbalance, we need to know what hormones are. Think of hormones as messengers which travel through your bloodstream and tell your organs what to do. The imbalance appears when you have too much or too little of certain hormones, so some organs work more than others. Because of that, you notice changes in your entire body. Depending on the levels of each hormone being produced, you might need a different type of treatment. If you start noticing symptoms, the first thing you absolutely have to do is to contact your doctor. They will make the necessary tests and give you the proper treatment and will be able to follow your progress.

The symptoms can be difficult to differentiate

 

These are the most notable symptoms you might experience 

Many women find it hard to connect these symptoms to their hormones 

What are the symptoms of hormonal imbalance?

As is the case with every other medical problem, the hormonal imbalance has its symptoms. The problem, however, is that those symptoms may seem random, so it is difficult to differentiate them. If you notice some, or all, of these symptoms, check with your doctor right away.

1. Weight gain/weight loss. Some hormones affect your appetite. So having more or less of them can in turn make you feel hungry all the time or like you don’t have any appetite. Sudden weight loss or weight gain is one of the main symptoms of hormonal imbalance.
2. Acne. If you are the type of person who rarely has acne and all of a sudden you start noticing more of it, this is a definite sign that your hormones are all over the place.
3. Irregular periods. We all know that hormones play a major part in every woman’s body. That is why having irregular periods is one of the most obvious signs of imbalance.
4. Feeling tired/fatigued. This is a tricky symptom. After all, if you are really busy at work or have a lot of things to do throughout the day, feeling tired is normal. However, if you start noticing that you are fatigued even if you have had a good night’s sleep, then chances are you need to check your hormones.
5. Mood swings. Hormones play a major part in the way we feel because they send signals to our brain and organs. If you have certain hormones in excess or do not have enough of them, chances are your moods will be all over the place.

There are many symptoms, but these are the main present in almost every case

How to balance symptoms?

As we have already stated multiple times, the first thing you have to do is book an appointment with your doctor. They will run some tests which can determine what hormones you lack or have an excess of and will tell you exactly how to battle that. What’s more, having a hormonal imbalance might be a sign that there is something wrong with your gland. That is why checking with your doctor first is the most important thing. However, there are some things you can do which are going to help balance your symptoms and speed up the process of getting your hormones in check.

Always check with your doctor first before making any decisions regarding your health

Physical activity

Obesity is at an all-time high. That isn’t just because of all the junk food that is being consumed, though. More and more people prefer to spend their time in front of the TV or laptop, play video games or sit on their phones. Others have demanding jobs which require them to sit at a desk in front of a computer for at least 8 hours a day. That is why it is extremely important to find time for some physical activity. Exercising reduces your insulin levels, and insulin is one of the most important hormones in our bodies. Too much of it can be dangerous and even lethal. Reducing your insulting levels prevents heart diseases, diabetes, inflammation and weight gain. Therefore, excising is super important not just for your hormones, but for your overall physical and mental health.

Even if you aren’t able to do vigorous exercising, walking and hiking can be good substitutes

Battle hormonal imbalance with healthy balanced meals

Balanced meals are the best. A balanced meal contains everything your body needs – protein, carbs, fats, and fibers in the necessary dosages. Eating like that can give your body everything it needs, and you can also make sure that your body is getting just the amount it needs. Usually, on a balanced plate, you can find 1/4 protein, which is the meat, eggs, and dairy, or tofu if you are vegan. Then, 1/4 of the plate is the carbs, which is the grains, such as pasta or rice. And 1/2 of the plate is your fiber – fruits and vegetables. The more colorful the plate, the healthier it is.

Eating balanced meals is extremely important for hormonal balance and overall health

Junk food is not recommended if you are struggling with a hormonal imbalance 

Stay away from refined sugars, fizzy drinks, and junk food

Sugar is unhealthy (maybe we need to write this in all caps, but we don’t want it to look like we are yelling at you)! Refined sugar is even more unhealthy. You can find it in almost every store-bought sweets you can find, as well as in all fizzy drinks. Junk food, in general, is universally known to be bad, and we bet this isn’t the first time you are hearing about it. So, we will say it again. Simply, stay away from junk food.

Refined sugar is very bad for your health and your hormonal balance 

Take care of your mental health

Stress unlocks the adrenaline and cortisol hormones in your body. Being stressed all the time wreaks absolute havoc on your hormones. That is why taking care of your mental health should become a priority. Managing your stress levels and working on issues you might have will be extremely beneficial, and you will start noticing the difference in your body right away.

Taking care of yourself and your mental health is your biggest priority

Manage your stress levels and distance yourself from things that make you unhappy 

Drink green tea

We’ll go as far as to say, replace coffee with green tea. It is a magical beverage. It is extremely beneficial for your body because it also affects your insulin levels. And as we have already discussed, having high levels of insulin can cause a lot of problems and can be extremely dangerous. So, having a cup of green tea in the morning and one in the afternoon will increase insulin sensitivity and keep you healthy, and your hormones will be in check.

Add hormone-balancing foods to your diet for best results 

Get yourself some good books about hormones, and follow their suggestions

There you will find valuable advice from specialists