five steps to help balance your hormones naturally

Hormonal imbalances can stem from various factors. Stress and lifestyle choices, including inadequate or excessive exercise and poor sleep, can have a significant impact. Diet, nutritional deficiencies, and excessive alcohol or caffeine consumption also contribute. Additionally, gut and liver dysfunction, thyroid issues, hormonal birth control, certain medications, aging, and hormonal transitions like menopause can all play a role.

Symptoms can include:

• Sleep difficulties

• Water retention and bloating

• Irregular or absent periods

• Fatigue and burn out

• Brain fog and cognitive impairment

• Dizziness and lightheaded-ness

• Mood swings, anxiety and irritability

• Weight gain

• Night sweats and hot flashes

5 things you can start to do today to reduce symptoms:

• Balancing blood sugar - Eat balanced meals, with protein, healthy fats, fiber and complex carbohydrates. Eat and snack regularly, but snack well, with whole foods!

• Prioritise gut health - Introduce probiotics and prebiotics to your diet to nourish gut bacteria and improve digestion. Probiotics include: Yoghurt, Kefir, Sauerkraut, Kimcho, Miso and Kombucha.

• Managing stress and lowering cortisol - Get at least 8 hours sleep a night and exercise regularly.

• Reducing Endocrine disruptors - Using natural, chemical free hygiene, self care and makeup products. Avoid plastics and BPA.

• Liver Detox - Eat nutrient dense, whole foods. Drink plenty of filtered water. Limit alcohol and processed foods. Increase anti-oxidant intake blueberries, raspberries, avocados and grapefuits.

Remember consistency is key, implement these lifestyle changes for a few months and see how your symptoms improve!