9 WAYS TO MANAGE YOUR HORMONES
- December 3, 2021
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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- Hormones produced by endocrine glands.
- Parts of the endocrine system including adrenals, thyroid, pancreas, and female or male reproductive system that communicate with nervous system
- Hormones perform essential functions and communicate messages throughout the body.
- Hormones have effects on mental, physical and emotional health.
- Hormones act as a chemical messengers
- Hormones play a major role to regulate appetite, weight, mood, and other things.
- Hormonal imbalances increase commonly with fast modern lifestyle.
- Hormonal imbalance affect overall health more specifically to adrenals, thyroid, gut, liver, diet and other lifestyle related factors.
- Hormone imbalance also result during anxiety, depression, mood swings, weight gain, hair fall, acne, insomnia, fatigue, energy loss, digestion issues and blood sugar imbalance.
CAUSES OF HORMONAL IMBALANCE
- Hypothyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Chronic stress
- Diabetes
- Hormonal replacement
- Poor diet
- Cushing syndrome
- Exposure to endocrine disruptors
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
- Fatigue
- Anxiety
- Weight gain
- Difficulty losing weight
- Trouble sleeping
- Digestive issues
- Skin and hair changes
- Muscle weakness and joint pain
- Changes in blood pressure
- Puffy, swollen, or rounded face
WAYS TO MANAGE HORMONAL IMBALANCE
REDUCE SUGAR AND OTHER FOOD SENSITIVITIES.
- Sugar keeps insulin elevated,
- Gluten intolerance can increase inflammation and contribute to hormonal imbalances by elevated cortisol.
- Study found that healthy gluten-free diet reduce inflammation and insulin resistance.
BALANCE STRESS LEVELS
- Chronic stress can create hormonal imbalances.
LOWER INFLAMMATION
- Hormonal imbalances increase inflammation which further disrupt hormone production.
- When adrenals secrete cortisol in excess other hormones including insulin become disrupted leading to chronic inflammation.
- An anti-inflammatory diet rich in wild-caught fish and high-fiber plant foods that lower inflammation.
EXERCISING
- Study found that regular physical activity reduces the risk of insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes.
AVOIDING TOO MUCH LIGHT AT NIGHT
- Exposure to blue light from cell phones or computer screens can disrupt the sleep cycle.
- Research notes that exposure to any bright artificial lighting at night may confuse the body, causing it to suppress the hormone melatonin, which can negatively affect many functions.
- Avoiding artificial lights may help to regulate hormones and restore a natural circadian rhythm.
EATING HEALTHY FATS
- Healthy fats help to maintain appetite, metabolism, and feeling full.
- medium-chain fatty acids those found in coconut or red palm oils may regulate the cells responsible for the body’s response to insulin.
- Research show that olive oil balance the levels of a hormone that regulates the appetite and stimulates the digestion of fat and protein.
EATING LOTS OF FIBER
- Fiber play an important role in gut health and help to regulate hormones such as insulin.
EATING PLENTY OF FATTY FISH
- The high amount of fats in some fish can contribute to healthy heart and digestive health
- Good for brain and central nervous system.
- Some studies indicates that eating diet rich in oily fish may help to prevent mood disorders such as depression and anxiety.
- The omega-3 fatty fish may play a particularly significant role in balancing mood.
DRINKING GREEN TEA
- Green tea containing antioxidants and compounds that boost metabolic health.
- Reduced fasting insulin levels.
- The presence of antioxidants in the tea may manage oxidative stress.
Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh is the younger Vaidya in Chandigarh Ayurved & Panchakarma Centre. He is the fourth generation in his family who is practicing as a general consultant in Ayurved & Panchakarma treatment at Chandigarh. In his practice, he had treated more than 1 Lakh Plus patients worldwide.
Article by Dr. Karanvir Singh (M.D in AYURVEDA, PANCHAKARMA FAGE) and reviewed by Vaidya Jagjit Singh (B.A.M.S)