5. Keep Inflammation at Bay
Eating processed foods can spike your inflammation levels. So can high-gluten, high-sugar, and high-sodium foods. That’s in part because eating an unhealthy diet takes a toll on your gut, which then set a domino effect that ills your immune and endocrine systems.
To keep your inflammation levels low, quit the processed stuff and add anti-inflammatory foods and spices to your daily diet.
6. Catch some Zzzs
Every night when we sleep, our bodies are clearing up waste and breaking down old cells. In doing so, your body also maintains all aspects of your endocrine system and rebalances hormones. When you don’t get enough sleep, resulting hormonal imbalances lead to fatigue, weight gain, and even disordered sleep.
To help reset your system, make sure to unplug all electronics at least an hour before bedtime and wind down with a relaxing cup of tea and a good book.
7. Drop the Coffee
Stimulants such as caffeine artificially excite your central nervous system and lead to an increase in blood pressure and cortisol levels. Having multiple cups of coffee a day or drinking a caffeinated drink late at night can also interfere with sleep hormones.
If you’re a coffee addict, slowly decrease your intake and replace your cup of joe with green tea, which contains less caffeine. Going caffeine-free for a whole month may also give your body time to readjust its hormone levels.