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There comes a point in nearly every woman’s life when her hormones become out of balance. Whether it is from hormonal birth control, perimenopause, or menopause, the symptoms can be debilitating and hard. Things like brain fog, acne, insomnia, weight gain, mood swings, fatigue, and more. These symptoms are frustrating, to say the least.

7 Things You Can Do To Balance Your Hormones Naturally

There are a lot of ways to help you balance your hormones naturally. Here are some of the things you can implement today that can make a huge impact. These ideas are free (or extremely cheap) and effective. You may even already have everything you need to implement these ideas in your pantry or bathroom! Here are 7 Things You Can Do To Balance Your Hormones Naturally:

Go for a 15-minute walk after meals

Going for a quick walk after you eat has been shown to improve insulin levels. Insulin is a hormone that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood, otherwise known as your blood sugar. Regulating your blood sugar is so important for the prevention of diabetes. Having lower blood sugar levels also keeps other hormones in check.

Make your first meal of the day HIGH in protein

Having 30-40 grams of protein for breakfast is a surefire way to keep your insulin levels in check all day long. If you need breakfast inspiration, check out this post for 15 delicious Hormone-Friendly Breakfast ideas that are filling and high in protein, so they will keep you satiated for hours.

Implement a digital detox for 30 minutes after you wake up and 1 hour before bed

Regulating the delicate balance of your circadian rhythm is super important for a lot of hormones in your body. Checking your feed or email (or whatever) on your phone first thing in the morning puts your mind in fight or flight mode immediately. This can cause cortisol spikes throughout the day making you hold onto weight and making it harder to fall asleep when you are ready to at night. Yes, something you do first thing in the morning can have a major impact on what happens throughout the whole day and at night!

Being on your phone during the waking hours and the hour before bed can also prohibit your natural melatonin production. Melatonin is a hormone that is responsible for helping you nod off into dreamland. A lot of people try to supplement with this hormone, but studies are showing that synthetic supplementation can lead to other problems, so avoid supplementation if you can.

Add 1 tbsp of cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil to your meals

The healthy fats found in extra virgin olive oil can help balance hormone levels, while its anti-inflammatory properties may help reduce the severity of hot flashes and other discomforts associated with menopause. A 2015 study found that olive oil may balance levels of a hormone that regulates the appetite and stimulates the digestion of fat and protein.

Calm your nervous system with stress-reducing techniques

Things like deep breathing exercises, singing, meditation, yoga, or dancing to your favorite song can have a huge impact on your hormone health. Trying something new or revisiting an old favorite activity that doesn’t involve staring at a screen is a great way to get some quality “you” time.

Avoid snacking after your last meal of the day

Every time you eat, your hormones kick into gear to digest your food, regulate blood sugar, and more. When your body is busy doing its job of digesting, it has a hard time implementing what it needs to do to get a good night’s sleep. So after you eat dinner, skip the nightcap (or night snack) and drink plain, filtered water instead.

Use a magnesium spray or lotion before bedtime

For more information about the benefits of magnesium spray (including how it can help balance hormones), check out this post. There’s even a recipe on the bottom of the page for making cost-effective magnesium oil. But if you want to go the easy route, here is my favorite magnesium spray: