Balancing Hormones Naturally: Lifestyle Tips and Insights

The many hormones in your body drive almost every important bodily process, from metabolism to reproduction. Endocrinology studies these hormones and can help you know if your hormones are working in balance and harmony. 

neXendo Wellness in Long Island City and Murray Hill, New York, specializes in treating hormone imbalances, which may be challenging to identify without professional help. 

At neXendo Wellness, board-certified endocrinologist Anastasios Manessis, MD, encourages healthy living for well-balanced hormones. In this article, we’ll discuss common signs of a hormone imbalance and how you can balance your hormones naturally. 

Are your hormones out of balance?

The symptoms of a hormone balance depend on which hormones are out of balance and whether you have too much or too few. 

In total, there are over 50 hormone types inside your body. You might experience a hormone imbalance related to insulin, testosterone, thyroid hormone, or estrogen, among others. 

When hormones are out of balance, you can experience a wide variety of unpleasant symptoms. Hormone imbalance symptoms are diverse, and you might experience:

• Fatigue
• Weight gain
• Weight loss
• Appetite changes
• High blood sugar
• Skin changes
• Low libido (sex drive)
• Mood fluctuations
• Thinning hair
• Frequent infections
• Irregular menstrual periods

Visit neXendo Wellness for an evaluation. Dr. Manessis and our team review your medical history and may use a blood test to measure specific hormones in your blood. 

Tips for balancing hormones naturally

Managing your hormones is usually possible without clinical treatment, and there are many strategies. neXendo Wellness recommends:

Weight management

Weight loss can help your body use specific hormones more effectively. Obesity is related to insulin resistance and hypogonadism (reproductive hormone imbalances). 

Regular exercise

Beyond helping control your weight, regular exercise improves hormone receptor sensitivity to improve body functions related to hormones. 

Manage stress

Lots of stress means lots of cortisol, a stress hormone. High cortisol can make you hungrier and may eventually lead to insulin resistance. Manage stress in healthy ways, like 

• Meditating 
• Going to therapy 
• Exercising
• Listening to music 

Avoid unhealthy coping tactics for stress, like drinking excessive alcohol or smoking cigarettes. 

Modify your diet

A healthy and nutrient-rich diet empowers hormones and hormone receptors to function optimally. You should:

• Eat plenty of fiber
• Minimize dietary sugar
• Eat healthy fats (e.g., omega-3s, medium-chain triglycerides)
• Consider the Mediterranean diet
• Consume plenty of protein

neXendo Wellness can help you implement healthy hormone-supporting diet changes. Modifying your diet can also help you manage your weight. 

Treatments for hormone imbalance

Although natural hormone-balancing behaviors can make a positive difference in how you feel, you might still need an extra boost from clinical treatments like hormone injections or pills. 

If you need help balancing your hormones, don’t hesitate to book an appointment. Call neXendo Wellness or request an appointment online today.