Hormone Help Basics

There is a huge number of hormone/endocrine challenges in the United States today.  Hormone imbalances have several causes and can impact the entire body; however, they specifically impact the reproductive organs, thyroid, liver and brain.  These issues are causing trouble in the health of both men and women, young and old.  The implications are wide spread and are becoming more devastating by the day.

The endocrine system includes the glands in the body that produce hormones for regulating growth and development, mood, reproduction and many other functions.  Hormones are chemical messengers, each with a unique job to do in the body.

Below is a list of glands along with some of its functions. This is not an exhaustive list but it gives an idea about the significant role of the endocrine system.

Common hormone challenges include (but aren’t limited to):

• Infertility
• PMS issues
• Sexual issues (decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, painful intercourse etc)
• Acne
• Hot flashes
• Mood swings
• Depression and/or anxiety
• Hair thinning/falling out
• Excess body weight
• Sleep disturbances
• Brain fog

There can be so many things that cause hormone imbalances.

Common causes of hormone imbalances:

• Processed foods (rich in xeno-estrogens)
• Animal products
• Soy
• GMO’s (Genetically Modified Organisms)
• Nutritional deficiencies
• Poor digestion
• Stress
• Medications
• Electro-magnetic fields (cell phones, computers, TV, etc.)
• Congestion in the liver and gallbladder
• Other: Interference fields from past scars/trauma, immune stress, etc.

Balancing the hormones is not an easy task. 

Here are some general actions that you can take to re-balance your hormones.  (For some people, this is sufficient.  In many cases, if you have had longer-term hormone challenges, you may need to seek specific help.)

• Eat an organic, whole food, plant-based diet
• Avoid soy, corn and canola (which is easy to do when eating whole foods)
• Eat lots of organic, dark leafy greens to combat nutritional deficiencies
• Support digestion by eating your biggest meal at lunch, eating reasonable portions, and fasting daily for at least 12 hours (example: from 7pm to 7am)
• Get deep, restful sleep each night, ideally from 10pm to 6am. (This is when your hormones reset)
• Avoid electronics at least 2 hours before bed (and throughout the night)
• Avoid fried foods, refined flour, sugar and oil
• Reduce stress.  Long-term stress sabotages every organ and gland in the body.
• Supplement yourself.  There are also some supplements that can help.  I am always a bit reluctant to mention supplements because of the profound lack of understanding in how they work.  There is a HUGE difference in quality.  You need to use supplements from pure sources that are cell resonate (that is, they carry the same frequency as health tissues).  You also need to use them as SUPPLEMENTS. (They are not magic bullets and do not take the place of drinking water, quality sleep, eating good nutrition, etc.)  PLEASE don’t make the mistake of taking a supplement but never getting adequate rest and then thinking the supplement “didn’t work.”  All that said, here are a few supplements that can be helpful either directly or indirectly, depending on your root cause:
  • Fermented Turmeric
  • Bee Pollen (Ultra Pollen)
  • Royal Jelly (we can special order this…quality and processing is extremely important here)
  • For ladies: Radiant Woman
  • For men: Testosterone Premium (fka Premier Virility)
  • Adaptogen
  • Prostaven or Men’s Performance Edge (fka Testosterone)
  • EstroFlavone

If you have consistently done these things and are still not feeling balanced, or if you just suspect you have a uniquely difficult case, don’t continue suffering— Get help!  I would LOVE to help you!  Call Christy at New Hope Health to schedule your consultation: 269-204-6525

Nothing said or implied in this post is intended to treat, cure, diagnose or prevent any disease.  It does not take the place of a qualified health care practitioner and is intended for educational purposes only.