Learn how to balance your hormones using dietary strategies and balancing blood sugar. Explore the importance of movement, skeletal muscle, and supporting hormone detoxification. Discover the role of the nervous system in hormone regulation and the dangers of synthetic fragrances. Understand the two phases of liver detox and how to support effective detoxification. Find out how adding frozen cauliflower to smoothies can support hormone balance.
Balancing hormones involves focusing on a whole foods diet rich in minerals and nutrients, and prioritizing blood sugar balance through consistent, balanced meals.
Physical movement, particularly muscle and strength training, plays a crucial role in hormonal balance by improving insulin sensitivity and supporting metabolic health.
Deep dives
Balancing Hormones through Diet and Nutrition
A key factor in balancing hormones is focusing on a whole foods diet that is rich in minerals and nutrients, including B vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium, zinc, iron, iodine, selenium, sulfur, and omega-3s. Additionally, reducing inflammation in the body by avoiding processed foods, high omega-6 fatty acids, and prioritizing blood sugar balance through consistent, balanced meals is crucial for hormonal health.
Movement and Strength Training for Hormonal Balance
Physical movement, particularly muscle and strength training, plays an important role in hormonal balance. Building muscle mass through strength training has various benefits, such as improving insulin sensitivity, supporting metabolic health, and enhancing overall well-being. Incorporating regular movement and avoiding excessive exercise helps to optimize hormone production while maintaining a healthy balance.
Detoxification and Reducing Toxic Exposure
Supporting the body's detoxification process is essential for hormonal balance. This involves reducing exposure to toxins, particularly xenoestrogens, which are man-made chemicals that disrupt the endocrine system. Strategies to minimize exposure include avoiding plastics, synthetic fragrances, pesticides, and opting for organic produce. Consuming detox-supportive foods like cruciferous vegetables, protein, and nutrients such as B vitamins and amino acids further aid the body's natural detoxification processes.
Nervous System Support and Setting Boundaries
Optimizing hormonal balance also requires attention to the nervous system and setting boundaries. Prioritizing self-care, practicing compassion over empathy, and addressing perfectionism and over-functioning are essential steps in supporting the nervous system and reducing chronic stress. Creating healthy boundaries allows individuals to foster their own well-being and prevent burnout, ultimately contributing to hormonal balance.
Today Erin is teaching you how to balance your hormones using the 5 key elements of hormone health – do these things and you WILL balance your hormones.
If you need more specificity, resources and support, then we invite you to join us in our final live round of Your Hormone Revival. Our lab testing will pinpoint specifically where you’re imbalanced so we can help resolve the root of your hormone imbalance.