Regulate Hormones With 5 Natural Remedies
We know we should do something to regulate hormones when we have menstrual problems, acne, fertility or libido problems, menopausal symptoms, etc.
In this regard, in this article we offer you five natural remedies to regulate hormones without side effects. Thanks to them, you can check to what extent hormones affect your quality of life.
Regulating hormones is possible
Hormonal conditions depend on genetics. However, this does not mean that we can not balance them with the help of nutrition and adequate supplements. Likewise, we need to know that bad habits can alter them.
As a starting point, there are behaviors that we should avoid in order not to make the situation worse:
- The consumption of non-organic meat and cow’s milk, as they contain hormones that can alter our own even more.
- Unfermented soy and foods that contain it, such as milk and soy flour.
- Stress, which damages all body functions.
- A diet rich in sugars and refined products.
- A sedentary lifestyle.
- Habitual consumption of drugs, especially contraceptives.
- Alcoholic drinks.
Below we mention the 5 remedies that can help us regulate hormones. They should not be taken during pregnancy and, if in any doubt, we should consult our family doctor.
1. Linseed oil
This vegetable oil is extracted from the cold pressure of flax seeds, a food that must be protected from heat and light, so that it does not oxidize.
This oil is sold as a food and not as a supplement and stands out for its high intake of omega 3 essential fatty acids.
Linseed oil is recommended to treat health problems related to inflammation, as well as to regulate hormones and improve fertility thanks to its lignan (phytoestrogen) content.
In order for it to be effective, it must always be taken raw.
2. Maca
This Andean tuber, very popular in Peru, is nowadays considered a superfood. In addition to being very energetic and stimulating, maca helps us rejuvenate the entire endocrine system in both men and women, whatever the ailment.
Maca activates the balanced functioning of all hormones thanks to the stimulation it exerts on the hypothalamus and pituitary.
In this way it improves menstrual disorders, libido and fertility, as well as being an excellent remedy for the beauty of skin and hair.
People with high blood pressure, nervousness or immune problems will need to be careful.
3. Evening primrose oil
In recent times, evening primrose oil has become a habitual remedy for women suffering from menstrual problems, symptoms of climacteric and menopause.
Contains essential omega 6 fatty acids, essential for good hormonal health.
For this reason, many gynecologists recommend it to reduce the effects of PMS, fight infertility, prevent ovarian cysts or treat endometriosis.
When choosing an evening primrose oil supplement, we recommend that you opt for one that also includes vitamin E, which improves its storage and absorption.
4. Brewer’s yeast
Brewer’s yeast is an indispensable complement if we want to bring a good amount of vitamins and minerals to our body, both to enjoy good health and to look good.
Brewer’s yeast is distinguished by its zinc content, a very beneficial mineral for developing good hormone production and secretion.
Furthermore, the rest of the nutrients that it provides us contribute to compensate for possible deficiencies that, in one way or another, can affect the endocrine system.
5. Fennel
Fennel seeds are often found in many supplements to regulate female hormones, as they can help increase estrogen levels naturally and without health hazards.
It is also an ideal remedy during menopause.
It is good to remember that fennel is recommended during pregnancy and during breastfeeding, as it favors the production of milk. However, it is good to consult a doctor to be sure of how to take it and the necessary doses.
We can take it in the form of an infusion, supplements or through its essential oil, but only if suitable for consumption.
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