Three Ways to Manage the Hormonal Imbalance

 

Hormones are very important for the correct functioning of the human body. Hormones are responsible for regulating the physiological processes and behavioral activities of the body like digestion, metabolism, sleep, excretion, lactation, stress, growth and development, reproduction, and mood manipulation.  Any imbalance in these hormones can lead to various changes in the body causing health issues like fatigue, mood swings, weight gain, difficulty sleeping, and irregular periods. Here are some ways to help manage the hormonal imbalance in the body.

 

Control stress

Stress is the most common cause of hormonal imbalance, especially chronic stress. When the body experiences changes or challenges, it's natural to produce physical and mental responses. However, stress becomes a problem only when people continue to carry it for a long span without any relaxation. Factually, you cannot avoid stress but you can stop it from raising to overwhelming stages by practicing daily strategies. Physical activities like exercise can help to avoid stress to some extent and one of the most helpful exercises is walking. Walking can also boost your mood even if it's a short walk.

 

Proper sleep

A majority of us know how important sleep is for the human body; but as life is becoming fast-paced, humans are compromising on their sleep. Yes, you heard it right, approximately 35% of adults don't take enough sleep which leads to health issues causing hormonal imbalances. Sufficient sleep keeps your body's natural sleep-wake cycle in check. It also revives the body and brain which helps hormones to function properly. Compromised sleep is directly linked to fertility status or menstrual irregularity. So, it is essential to get proper sleep for managing hormonal imbalances.

 

Good diet

A good diet is one of the most important ways to manage your hormonal imbalance. Yes, a nutritious diet can help us bring the hormones back into harmony. As much as the above two steps are essential to managing your hormonal imbalance, a good diet also is. We are all aware of the fact that a nutritious diet is like fuel for our bodies. A healthy diet comprising vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and proteins can help regulate your hormones. If one wants to balance the estrogen levels, which reduces the chances of PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) like irregular periods, then fruits like pomegranate are the best option to have in your diet. If one is suffering the thyroid hormone imbalance then Brazil nuts are good to go with. It's because they are high in nutrients like selenium which is related to improvement in thyroid hormone levels.

 

Sohana Hospital has the best endocrinologists who are experts in the field and have proven experience in treating hormonal issues. Our centralized lab has assays for all hormonal parameters for precise diagnosis.

 

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