Hormones are The Jewel. They are powerful and play such crucial roles in our body and while yes, they do fluctuate throughout the month and require various forms of support ranging from foods, movement, self-care and wellness. They have an influential impact on everything ranging from our mood, energy, hair, fertility, metabolism and overall general function. 

Here are some simple lifestyle implementations to help support and show love to your hormones: 

Supporting your liver function, the liver plays an essential role, so eating foods that support liver function such as cruciferous vegetables, dark leafy bitter greens, garlic and turmeric help detoxify excess estrogen. It is also beneficial to reduce caffeine intake – if consuming it is best to eat prior to and simply staying hydrated – drinking enough water can also help support liver and flush toxins from the body. Investing in installing a quality water filter and drinking coconut water, which has liver-protective properties. 

Reducing toxic exposure and avoiding endocrine disruptors. Exposure to toxins such as pesticides, herbicides, plastics, anti-bacterial products and even pollution can disrupt and cause havoc and interfere with the body’s ability to make and regulate hormones. It is therefore best to avoid exposure, when possible, by choosing natural and organic cleaning and skin care products, storing food in glass over plastic and purchasing products that are not tinned and in plastic from grocery stores. Try choosing paraben free brands. Some chemicals can also compete with iodine, as it has a similar chemical structure, which can therefore impact our thyroid as our thyroid gland needs iodine for optimal function.  

Ensuring you get enough sleep and practise adopting a regular, stabilised sleep routine also supports an optimal circadian rhythm. Lack of sleep – less than 7-9 hours per night, can disrupt the balance of hormones, such as cortisol which can have an impact on our bodies stress and inflammation response. If you are finding difficulty establishing a controlled sleep routine, try before bed limiting your blue-light exposure, not read anything too stimulating to have your mind in overdrive and simply wind down. You can also implement a white noise sound machine and ensure the temperature of your bedroom is stabilised comfortably as well. Personally, I do not use my phone or watch any television at all for the 1-2 hours before my bedtime and it has been this simple switch over the years that has sufficiently held such a positive and influential impact on my daily routine 

Managing stress, chronic stress can also disrupt hormonal balance, so finding ways to master stress and soothe the nervous system is key. Although finding methods to help manage stress are completely individual, some of my personal favourite ways are grounding – going outside barefoot on the grass, in the sand, and spending time in nature, as well as practising some self-care – having a relaxing bath, getting a massage, doing a puzzle, art or simply being in the company of your own self or if preferred a loved one for a period to re-coupe and feel some extra warmth and support 

Ensuring you get enough Magnesium and Vitamin D, which is an important factor for thyroid, gut health and hormonal balance. Infusing your skin in the morning sun’s rays helps support your body’s circadian rhythm – helps regulate melatonin levels at night (our sleepy hormone) and naturally increase Vitamin D levels as well 

I hope these lifestyle recommendations assist you on the pathway to supporting your hormones. 

If you have any questions and would like some further some further guidance, please don’t hesitate to reach out