I know, I know. Another blog on stress.

But hear me out!

Stress puts the body in a fight-or-flight state. This state is our body’s survival mechanism. It ensures we are awake, alert, and ready for the perceived threat. This is an amazing function of the body.

However, the issue arises when we are experiencing chronic stress or stressors. It keeps our body in this ongoing state of fight or flight.

This state ensures our body is flooded with hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline but down-regulates the production of other hormones such as thyroid hormones and sex hormones.

So if you want to fix your hormone imbalance, the one thing you need to do is manage your stress. We need to fill up our bucket more than we empty it.

Stress or stressors that empty our bucket –

1. Emotional stress

2. Financial stress

3. Physical stress

4. Lack of sleep

5. Processed foods

6. Always saying YES

7. Toxin exposure

8. Always being on the go

9. Dehydration

10. Bacterial infections

Strategies that fill up our bucket –

1. Practicing gratitude

2. Laughter

3. Stillness

4. Deep breathing, prayer, meditation

5. Balanced blood sugar levels

6. Daily movement & exercise

7. Good quality and quantity of sleep

8. Eating nutritious foods

9. Having fun

10. Sunlight on the skin

Taking care of YOU will take care of your hormones!