How to balance female hormones naturally in 4 simple steps
Our hormones are essential chemical messengers, helping with our body’s most important functions. When they’re imbalanced, they can impact everything from our mood to how well we sleep, our metabolism, and our fertility. So, for women especially, supporting healthy and happy hormones is an integral part of our general health and wellbeing.
In this article, you’ll learn how to balance female hormones naturally, with a handful of simple, impactful changes. Plus, gain expert advice from Women’s Health Naturopath Bianca Wise on how to reduce inflammation and limit your exposure to disrupters that could be throwing you out of alignment.
#1: Cycle sync your exercise
Our hormones levels fluctuate throughout our menstrual cycle, so we’re always feeling something different at each stage. Every aspect, from our skin and hair, to how much energy we have, is impacted by these hormones. So, rather than working against your body, you can cycle sync match how you feel.
“When you learn how to sync your exercise to work in flow with your body’s natural energy levels, magic happens,” Bianca says. Check out Bianca’s SYNCD pilates series for help on how to align your lifestyle to work with your hormones.
#2: Manage your stress levels
When we’re stressed, our bodies release a surge of hormones, including cortisol and adrenaline. So, if you’re wondering how to balance hormones, relaxation plays a huge role. Through activities and practices like walking, breathwork, sauna use, meditation, and journaling, it’s possible to unwind and reduce your stress.
“It’s all about finding something that helps you feel safe, secure, and grounded,” Bianca says. As your stress levels decrease, so too will the stress-induced hormones, and you’ll naturally become more balanced.
#3: Reduce inflammation through food
Food is the most powerful medicine we have. And many studies have found that certain foods can actively reduce inflammation, making them especially supportive of female hormones. “Balancing your hormones can be as simple as adding a few more servings of the anti-inflammatory foods into each day,” Bianca says. These include:
Ginger
Turmeric
Wild-caught fatty fish
Dark leafy greens
Berries
Dandelion root tea
Plus, reducing your intake of inflammatory foods, such as caffeine, sugar, alcohol, dairy, and gluten can also help.
#4: Go low-tox
Everyday, we’re exposed to a stack of products that actively disrupt our endocrines. Found in things like cleaning products, skincare, cooking utenils, and water bottles, these endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can mimic, block, or interfere with our hormones. As a result, we suffer from a range of health issues.
“When it comes to endocrine disrupters, you need to consider everything you use in your everyday life,” Bianca says. “Look out for pots and pans covered in non-stick coating, fragrances, sunscreen, plastic containers, plastic water bottles, and even microwave rice packs.” Instead, opt for low-tox options, like Mother SPF, Mukti Organics, and Koala Eco.
Bring yourself back into balance
Our hormones are impacted by even the slightest change, and when they’re off-balance, they have a significant impact on us as well. Learning how to balance female hormones requires a holistic approach to reducing inflammation, managing stress, and supporting detox pathways.
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