Let’s be honest. There is no quick remedy for your hormones, but you can help them in a natural way.
Let’s be honest. There is no quick remedy for your hormones, but you can help them in a natural way. You probably wouldn’t be reading this if there was one (and the person who owned that miracle remedy would be a gajillionaire by now!).
The truth is that the key to balancing your hormones is to make a lifestyle that meets your demands and that you can stick with.
Now, the details of what that lifestyle looks like can be different for each woman.
But there are some important things that most women can relate to. And that’s what this guide is going to show you.
So, without wasting any more time, here are some recommendations for balancing your hormones naturally to get you started on the road to good health.
1. Begin with your diet
You can get closer to equilibrium with every meal, or you can get farther away from it.
Since you have to eat, why not make food your friend so that every mouthful gets you closer to your goal?
When it comes to what to eat first, it’s a good idea to make sure you eat:
- Foods that fight inflammation.
- Foods that are high in nutrients.
- A good mix of fats, proteins, and carbs (although our hormones tend to get really angry when we cut back on one or more of these groups too much).
Check out this hormone balancing diet guide to learn more about why these three things are important and to get a guide that you can download and implement.
2. Take herbs and supplements to help.
It’s easy to want to put herbs and supplements before your diet, but they usually work best as a support or boost for your diet.
The tricky part about herbs and vitamins is figuring out where to start.
3. Get Your Body Moving
One of the worst things we were taught was that exercise is only for losing weight (or keeping it off).
In actuality, working out accomplishes a lot more. For instance:
- It helps your body make hormones that make you feel good and lift your mood.
- It clears your thoughts and makes you feel better.
- Can make you feel more sure of yourself.
- It helps you be thankful for the body you have and the fact that you can move it. Some individuals can’t move their bodies because they are disabled or paralyzed, for example.
That’s why it’s crucial to get up and move every day. Get back in touch with it. Right now, love and respect what it can do.
You can choose which exercises to do. Finding things you enjoy doing and sticking with them is the most important thing.
Keep in mind that you’re making a lifestyle that will help your hormones.
Be careful not to work out too much or cut calories too much. This mix can make you acquire extra weight (since your body goes into survival mode) or amenorrhea (without having a period).
4. Pay attention to how you talk to yourself
When you think or feel something, your body releases certain hormones and neurotransmitters.
This means that when you consider scary thoughts, your body releases hormones like adrenaline and cortisol.
But if you imagine positive or loving thoughts, neurotransmitters like oxytocin or dopamine are released.
Your cells are always listening to you and your body is changing how it works based on how you think and feel.
So, pay attention to what you say to yourself.
If you’re doing all the right things on the outside, like eating well and taking supplements, but on the inside you’re judging your body or getting mad at it (or yourself), such thoughts could slow down your progress.
5. Put self-care first
Self-care is a fairly broad concept, but in this context, I’m talking about taking care of or reconnecting with your higher self.
It’s easy to forget about your spiritual side while you’re busy with daily tasks.
But that other part is what can make you feel better, more grounded, happy, and healthier.
So, when it comes to taking care of yourself, you should look at various parts of your life, like:
- Job.
- Friendships.
- Things to do for fun.
- Relationships with Family.
- Money.
- Traumas.
Are there anything you want to get better at? Are there things you’ve been putting up with that are making you tired?
Is it time to let go of some things, people, or situations?
Is it time to get help from a therapist or coach to make some elements of your life better?
Do you need to change the way you see things?
Take some time to think and start taking action, even if it’s just a little bit.
Your cells are paying attention 🙂
And of course, set aside time for the more enjoyable things you do for yourself, like getting a massage, getting your nails done, reading a nice book, watching a happy movie, and more.
6. Cut down on your exposure to toxins
We women tend to use more cleaning products, cosmetics, and personal care products.
This suggests that women are more likely than men to be exposed to more pollutants (source). A lot of these pollutants we come into contact with every day can mess with our hormones.
You can’t avoid all toxins, but you can cut down on the number of them you come into contact with.
So, think about making these changes:
- Use organic pads and tampons instead. I think this is the most significant thing.
- If you use cosmetics, moisturizers, serums, oils, or other items that stay on your skin, switch to cleaner alternatives.
- Get cleaning supplies for your home that aren’t as harmful.
NOTE: Pesticide residue on food is another significant source of poisons. Buy organic food whenever you can.
7. Don’t forget the basics
When you’re regulating your hormones, the rules for being a healthy person still apply, and they become even more vital. This means:
- Get enough sleep.
- Make sure to drink adequate water.
- Stay away from too much and refined sugar.
- Don’t smoke.
- Stay away from processed foods.
- Don’t drink too much. For some people, it may be best to stay away from alcohol altogether because your liver has to focus on breaking down hormones and getting rid of toxins. You don’t want alcohol to get in the way of your liver’s work of breaking it down.
- Keep a small group of close friends and relatives that you can turn to when things get tough.
8. Be patient and open-minded
Sometimes modifications to your diet and way of life work right away. In other situations, they can take weeks or longer.
It’s crucial to be as patient as you can during your healing journey because everyone is different.
Also, remember that what worked for you when you were 20 or 30 may not work for you when you’re 40 or 50.
Your needs change as you grow and change.
So be ready to make changes if you need to.
Looking at every part of your life, from the apparent things like food and drinks to the less obvious things like your thinking, is what it means to take a holistic approach to hormone balance.
This method may seem strange at first, but it helps you learn a lot more about yourself and your body.
In the end, it makes it easier to take care of your health over time and feel more in charge of your health.
