8. Reduce Chemical Exposure
Believe it or not, there are harmful chemicals in the environment and in your home that wreak havoc on your body. Everything from household cleaners to cosmetics and laundry detergent all contain chemicals that can interfere with normal hormone function.
9. Avoid Pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceuticals may be helpful in the short-term, especially in the case of life-threatening conditions, but they are no long-term solutions. As any pill box will tell you, pharmaceuticals all have side-effects, even the over-the-counter stuff. In some cases, they may even disrupt your endocrine system (11).
As much as you can, prevent injury and use natural healing methods when ill. If you must take prescription drugs, ask the doctor to prescribe the smallest therapeutic dose possible.
10. Take a Deep Breath
Stress is the number one cause of inflammation and disease. Stress triggers the release of cortisol, a stress hormone that helps with short-term survival. When your stress levels are too high for too long, it can trigger inflammation and fat storage, among other things (12).
If you tend to be affected by stress regularly, find something that relaxes you and make time for it. Whether it’s yoga, reading, meditation, or a nice hot bath, make sure to schedule a bit of “me time” to unwind and let go of all that stress.
Now that you know how to balance hormones, all you have to do is implement the tips above. You won’t even believe how much better you’ll feel!