Why are hormones important for the human body? Why does one in two people have a hormonal imbalance?

The human body is made up of trillion cells. Which cells need to communicate with each other and the communication takes place via the hormones.

The hormones may communicate with the cells in the wrong way or in the right way and if the hormones communicate in the wrong way that means they are imbalanced and they may lead to problems in the body. This imbalance of hormones leads to different problems in different people. It can be an acne breakout in some people and it can be constipation in others.

A few signs and symptoms that can help a person figure out if he or she is having a Hormonal Imbalance are as follows-

• Fatigue

If you have difficulty waking up or you feel exhausted throughout the day. If you are having a full 7 hours of sleep and still feel exhausted then it can be a sign of under-functioning thyroids or adrenals. If you feel insomnia or stay asleep then it’s another symptom that may highlight your problem of hormonal imbalance. Remember hormonal imbalance causes a lot of fatigue.

• Weight gain

Have you ever wondered why you are consistently gaining weight even when your exercising and living a perfect lifestyle? A sudden increase in weight and unexplained weight gain is a sign of excess estrogen, low thyroid, and insulin resistance, which are basically the culprits of hard to lose weight.

• Acne

Hormonal issues can lead to hormonal acne which is painful and large puss-filled pimples along the chin and especially the jawline area.

• Digestive Issues

As mentioned earlier you can have digestive troubles like gas, bloating, and constipation which is influenced only by hormones. Excessive levels of estrogens, cortisol, and certain kinds of prostaglandins can cause loose stools while a low thyroid may cause constipation.

• Emotional/Behavioural Changes

Another symptom of hormonal imbalance is PMS, sudden mood swings or prolonged anxiety, and also depression.

Dietician Ashu gives nutrients dense diet plans which help the body to balance the hormones/ Whole Foods and diet rich in antioxidants, dark leafy green vegetables, and healthy fats that help to correct hormonal imbalance. She creates diet plans to cut out the inflammatory and processed foods and replaces them with fresh green leafy vegetables and fruits and whole-grain and lean proteins.