15-06-2012, 11:08
Random information about hormones I've found and had saved onto a wordpad doccument. Thought I would share it here:
-Make sure that all the meat, dairy and eggs that you eat come from organic farms where the animals are not treated with growth hormones. Animal growth hormones can have unwanted effects on the natural hormone balance in humans.
-Use food to balance your hormones naturally. You want to eat at least five servings of fresh fruits and vegetables daily, including leafy vegetables, berries, and citrus fruits. Eat whole grains, seeds and nuts, and fish such as salmon or tuna.
-Omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids regulate the production of hormones. You can increase your uptake of omega fatty acids by eating more nuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and flax.
-Regular exercise has also been shown to have an effect on hormones. Hormone imbalance and a sedentary lifestyle often go hand in hand. Take time out of your schedule to jog, lift weights, and stretch.
-Never over train the body, and reduce weight lifting and body building as they can increase testosterone in women, causing over bulking, increasing facial hair production.
-Find ways to reduce your stress and relax. Stress is a major factor disrupting the natural hormone cycles of women. You can help to balance your hormones naturally by figuring out how to not let things bother you, and to just unwind after a day of hard work. Take a mental holiday now and then, or go on a vacation somewhere relaxing. Get enough sleep each night. You basically want to find ways for rest and relaxation to be part of your normal week.
-Often, hormonal balance can really be about taking care of yourself. If you get enough exercise, rest properly, eat well, and reduce your levels of stress, you can naturally balance your hormones
-Make sure that all the meat, dairy and eggs that you eat come from organic farms where the animals are not treated with growth hormones. Animal growth hormones can have unwanted effects on the natural hormone balance in humans.
-Use food to balance your hormones naturally. You want to eat at least five servings of fresh fruits and vegetables daily, including leafy vegetables, berries, and citrus fruits. Eat whole grains, seeds and nuts, and fish such as salmon or tuna.
-Omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids regulate the production of hormones. You can increase your uptake of omega fatty acids by eating more nuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and flax.
-Regular exercise has also been shown to have an effect on hormones. Hormone imbalance and a sedentary lifestyle often go hand in hand. Take time out of your schedule to jog, lift weights, and stretch.
-Never over train the body, and reduce weight lifting and body building as they can increase testosterone in women, causing over bulking, increasing facial hair production.
-Find ways to reduce your stress and relax. Stress is a major factor disrupting the natural hormone cycles of women. You can help to balance your hormones naturally by figuring out how to not let things bother you, and to just unwind after a day of hard work. Take a mental holiday now and then, or go on a vacation somewhere relaxing. Get enough sleep each night. You basically want to find ways for rest and relaxation to be part of your normal week.
-Often, hormonal balance can really be about taking care of yourself. If you get enough exercise, rest properly, eat well, and reduce your levels of stress, you can naturally balance your hormones