We hear and use the words Hormonal Imbalance quite often.

Let’s quickly walk you through it.

What is hormonal imbalance?

When there is too much or too little of a hormone in our body, we call it hormonal imbalance.

What are hormones?

Hormones are chemical messengers that are produced by glands/organs which collectively make the endocrine system. Hormones act on other organs called target organs.

They regulate a few processes like growth, metabolism and fertility. They also influence immunity and physical and behavioral traits of a person.

Why do they act out?

If you are eating untimely meals, using plastics that contain xenoestrogens and phytoestrogens, living in an improper environment, have unhealthy food habits, not physically active, you might be prone to hormonal imbalance.

What are the symptoms?

• Heavy, irregular or painful periods
• Excess weight
• Indigestion
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Skin changes and acne
• Unwanted hair
• Changes in appetite

What is the solution?

Nutrition

• Eat balanced meals on time.
• Use less chemicals.
• Turn to organic food
• Avoid dairy and meat.
• Eat greens and fruits.
• Avoid over eating.
• Address stress.
• Avoid sugars and processed food.
• Acupressure points- 4 points

Yoga

• Suryanamaskaras
• Marjari asana
• Bharadwajasana
• Baddhakonasana
• Sarvangasana
• Pranayama-
• Anulom vilom
• Kapalabhati