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How To Tell If You’re Experiencing Hormonal Imbalance
When we think of hormonal imbalance, often we imagine women who are going through menopause at a specific point in their lives, experiencing hot flushes, mood swings and the like. However in reality, hormonal imbalance affects women and men more than you may think, for a wider range of reasons at any point in life.
For starters, hormones are our bodies chemical messenger that tells us something is going on within us. The endocrine system includes the ovaries and the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands, producing hormones that travel our bodies and affect some of our physiological functions including metabolism, reproduction and emotional regulation.
Even minimal changes in our lives and bodies including stress, infections, hormonal birth control solutions, sleep problems and more can upset the hormonal ratio, leading to bigger problems within our bodies.
Estrogen, testosterone and progesterone are all reproductive hormones that balance delicately together, and if disrupted even in the smallest way, can lead to polycystic ovary syndrome and even infertility. Similarly, the thyroid hormone, if imbalanced, can lead to hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism disorders, resulting in anxiety, fatigue, hair loss and weight gain.
Although we can’t always know or understand what is going on with our hormones, there are some telltale signs we can watch out for to determine if we may have an imbalance. For example:
1.) Hair and Skin Changes
Looking at the condition of your hair, nails and skin can help determine a hormonal imbalance. Thin, brittle hair, nails and skin can be the result of an imbalance with the androgen hormone, which regulates oil glands and hair follicles. Further conditions include acne and breakouts, dry skin, eczema, psoriasis and rosacea. Thinning or over-producing hair are also indicators of this.
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Lifelong Vitality pack, Yarrow Pom, Verage Skincare with Salubelle beauty blend.
2.) Cognitive Functions
During a cycle, most women experience some kind of PMS symptoms due to naturally fluctuating hormone levels. This is normal. However, major mental changes such as intense moodiness, depression, misery and anxiety and intense physical symptoms such as debilitating cramps and chronic breast pain are signs something is amiss. To soothe your PMS, try Clarycalm monthly blend from doTERRA
3.) Night sweats
Although some of us just run hotter than others, there is a difference between occasionally waking up sweaty due to a heavy blanket or hot summer night, and hormones that are a bit out of whack. Many menopausal and postpartum women experience night sweats as a result of rapidly declining estrogen levels.
4.) Putting Weight
In addition to your thyroid and imbalances, excessive stress hormone cortisol, as well as leptin and ghrelin can also be the culprits that toy with your hunger and fullness indicators, leading to weight gain. To manage the weight, try Smart & Sassy.
5.) Digestion, sleep and focus issues
If you experience trouble focusing, sleeping and digesting your food, it could be a sign you have high cortisol (stress hormone) levels. So being stressed out can mean difficulty achieving quality amounts of sleep, as well as issues with your tummy, focusing and even your mood and energy levels. Try Digestzen to improve your digestive system and Lavender Peace for restful sleep.
How Can I Achieve Hormonal Balance?
So you’ve come to the conclusion your hormones may be out of whack – what next? It’s time to call your preferred health practitioner, whether they are your GP, naturopath or other professional to express your symptoms. A blood test and a full medical background check can help determine if your suspicions are true, and rule anything else out.
The next step in achieving a healthier hormone balance is to consider undertaking some general lifestyle changes. Book in for Health and Wellness lifestyle consultation with Marii Oblescuk.
For example, using essential oil like ClaryCalm, making the switch to non-toxic bath, beauty and cleaning products may reduce your exposure to chemicals known to disrupt your endocrine system, potentially messing with your hormone levels.
Additionally, practicing yoga, meditation and deep breathing are known remedies for stress relief, therefore reducing cortisol levels and evening out that hormone balance. Try our Yoga Collection to support you with effective yoga practice with its 3 blends, Ascend, Affirm an Anchor
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