What are hormones and why should you know about them?
Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate almost every process in your body. Although they are often only mentioned in topics related to the menstrual cycle or menopause, the truth is that hormones are present in both men and women, at all stages of life, and play essential roles in keeping us in balance.
Produced by the endocrine system, hormones travel through the bloodstream and tell different organs what to do and when to do it. Some regulate metabolism, others influence mood, digestion, sleep, stress response, or sexual and reproductive health.
When hormones are in balance, everything flows naturally: we have stable energy, good mood, regulated appetite, harmonious menstrual cycles, restful sleep and healthy digestion. But when there is a hormonal imbalance, we can experience symptoms that are often mistaken for "normal" day-to-day things.
Common signs of hormonal imbalance:
Constant fatigue
Mood swings or anxiety
Sleeping problems
Hair loss or dull skin
Severe premenstrual syndrome
Unexplained weight gain
Irregular cycles or absence of menstruation
Low sexual desire
Digestive problems
These symptoms may be related to alterations in hormones such as cortisol (stress), insulin (blood sugar), thyroid hormones (metabolism), estrogen and progesterone (reproductive health).
What affects hormone balance?
Factors such as a diet based on ultra-processed products, chronic stress, lack of sleep, sedentary lifestyle and exposure to toxins (such as plastics, pesticides or cosmetics containing chemicals) can profoundly alter the hormonal balance without you even realizing it.
But the good news is that there are also many natural ways to support your hormones and restore balance, without relying solely on medications or external solutions.
How can you start taking care of your hormonal health?
I consumed real, whole, fiber-rich foods.
Hydrate well during the day
Move your body with love and without excesses
Regulating stress with conscious breathing or active rest
I slept at least 7-8 hours per night.
Avoid hormone disruptors present in the environment.
Your body naturally seeks balance. It just needs you to listen to it, take care of it and accompany it with habits that strengthen it.
This is just the beginning. If you want to go deeper into how to balance your hormones naturally, through food, breathing and conscious lifestyle, I invite you to continue reading the exclusive content I prepare for those who want to transform their health from within.
