Remedies That Really Work
Hormones are powerful chemical messengers that influence everything from mood and metabolism to sleep and fertility. When they’re out of balance, you can feel tired, irritable, bloated, or just “off.” Fortunately, nature offers powerful tools to support hormonal harmony.
In this issue, we’re diving into proven natural remedies you can start using today to restore balance and feel your best.
Top 6 Natural Remedies for Hormonal Balance:
1. Maca Root
This adaptogenic root from Peru is known to support the endocrine system, helping to balance estrogen and progesterone levels. It’s especially helpful for PMS, perimenopause, and low libido.
How to Use: Add 1 tsp of Maca powder to your morning smoothie or coffee.
2. Seed Cycling
A gentle, food-based way to support oestrogen and progesterone throughout your menstrual cycle using flax, pumpkin, sesame, and sunflower seeds.
How it Works:
- Days 1–14: Flax + pumpkin seeds (support oestrogen)
- Days 15–28: Sunflower + sesame seeds (support progesterone)
3. Ashwagandha
This Ayurvedic herb helps reduce cortisol (the stress hormone), which can disrupt sex hormones and thyroid function. Also supports better sleep and energy.
Best Form: Capsules or powder in warm milk or tea.
4. Evening Primrose Oil
Rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), this oil helps ease PMS symptoms, breast tenderness, and hormonal acne.
Dose: 500–1000 mg daily (consult your healthcare provider).
5. Vitex (Chaste Tree Berry)
A time-tested herbal remedy for irregular cycles, PMS, and mild hormonal acne. It works on the pituitary gland to support progesterone.
Caution: Should not be used during pregnancy or alongside hormone medications without medical advice.
6. Lifestyle Support: Sleep, Stress, and Sugar.
Don’t underestimate the basics. Poor sleep, chronic stress, and high sugar intake are major hormone disruptors.
Quick Tips:
- Aim for 7–9 hours of sleep nightly
- Practise daily stress relief (yoga, meditation
- Exercise -This is vital for balancing stress and hormones naturally - even a 30 min daily walk will have a positive impact.
Final Thought
Hormonal imbalances don’t always need synthetic fixes. With consistency, nature can gently restore your body’s rhythm. Begin small—add a few seeds to your diet, sip calming herbs, and trust the process.
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