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Natural Ways to Treat a Female Hormone Imbalance

Women who suffer from hormonal imbalance may feel sympathy for the characters from the movie "Invasion of the Body Snatchers." That's because at times a hormone imbalance can feel as if some foreign invader has entered your body and is now making you feel like you're not yourself. Fortunately, there are some natural treatments for a hormone imbalance that can have you feeling yourself again soon.

  1. Avoid animal fats

    • A study by the American Heart Association has shown that patients who suffer from anorexia develop other health disorders, including hormone imbalances. Patients who generally have a healthy lifestyle are less prone to hormone imbalances. One way to regulate your hormones is to regulate your diet. Avoid fatty foods and red meat and dairy products. These products contain animal fats, which store chemicals that disrupt the way your hormones work. Instead eat more whole grains, fruits and vegetables.

    Organic foods

    • Wherever possible, you should try to eat organic fruits and vegetables rather than chemically-treated foods. Chemically treated fruits and vegetables may still contain traces of chemicals such as pesticides or herbicides that can cause hormonal imbalances.

    Exercise and Water

    • Regular exercise and consumption of water will help regulate the hormones running through your body, thereby minimizing their effects. Additionally, regular exercise will help reduce stress that can trigger hormonal imbalances. Drinking water is better than caffeinated or alcoholic beverages which can increase the stress levels in your body as well as reducing your body's ability to get a good night's rest.

    Supplements

    • In addition to a regular diet, consuming additional sources of essential fatty acids such as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids will help your body to better regulate hormones. A good source for omega-3 is flax seed, pumpkin seed, sunflower seed or fish. Omega-6 can be found in eggs, nuts and poultry as well as borage oil. Additionally, you can purchase vitamin supplements containing omega-3 and omega-6 oils.

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