Hormonal Imbalance: 6 Early Signs to Look Out For and How to Manage It

When the balance of chemicals within our body is disturbed, it negatively affects the body.

Our body is not just bones, sticks and muscles. There are many other things that also play an important role in the optimal functioning of the body. The chemicals and fluids produced within our system are vital for daily functioning and for our organs to function as well. Among these are chemicals called hormones that regulate the body’s mood, temperature, appetite and metabolism, sleep cycles, reproductive cycles and sexual function, body temperature, and mood. And when there is a disturbance in the balance, there is a disturbance in our body. And sometimes it can also become serious.

So how do we identify when there is an imbalance? It is not seen, is what you say? Well, it can be made visible. The hormones that usually go out of balance first are cortisol and insulin, the “stress” and “blood sugar” hormones, respectively. These are called “alpha hormones” because they have a knock-down effect on our thyroid, ovarian, and sleep hormones.

6 SIGNS OF HORMONE IMBALANCE

1. You have trouble falling asleep or sleeping through the night.
2. You have a hard time getting out of bed, even after seven to nine hours of sleep.
3. You need caffeine just to get you going in the morning.
4. You need more caffeine to keep going.
5. You notice emotional symptoms of PMS, such as mood swings, angry outbursts, and energy slumps.
6. You get “angry” more often

So if you’re experiencing one or more of these symptoms, you may have dysregulated cortisol, insulin, or both.

WAYS TO MANAGE HORMONE IMBALANCE

• Make eating a mindful practice
• Participate in regular exercise
• Reduce your sugar intake
• Consume healthy fats
• Consider how coffee is affecting you
• reduce alcohol
• Get sunlight in the morning

There is rocket science in understanding the insides and ours of our own bodies. We must be aware to stay healthy and happy. Also, these tips not only help control your hormonal balance, but can also help with other bodily functions.