Fall is the season of change. As the temperature cools, many people feel an urge to make changes in their lives. So it's no surprise that fall is a popular time for going through hormonal care.
Hormone levels tend to change as we age, and this can cause symptoms such as weight gain, mood swings, fatigue and vaginal dryness. Hormonal care can help address these issues.
Aside from the physical signs of aging, hormones can also affect your mental health. For example, low levels of estrogen can cause depression and anxiety in women during menopause or other times when their hormones are out of balance.
There are many ways to manage hormones naturally through diet and exercise. However, there are also medications that offer quick relief with fewer side effects than traditional prescription drugs.
Eat healthy fats: Try replacing saturated fats with monounsaturated fats (like olive oil) or polyunsaturated fats (like walnut oil). These types of fat will help keep your brain healthy and boost your mood while lowering cholesterol levels in the body.
Exercise regularly: Exercise helps regulate hormone levels by burning off excess stress hormones and boosting endorphins — which makes us feel good!
Get your vitamin D level checked by your doctor before taking any supplements — especially if you're not getting enough sunlight, which is the main source of vitamin D.
Don't take supplements that contain copper or iron at the same time as each other or other medications that can interact with these minerals, such as birth control pills and blood thinners.
Be careful about taking herbal remedies if you have a medical condition like diabetes or high blood pressure because they can interact with any medications you're already taking.
Watch out for "natural" ingredients in supplements that can cause allergic reactions, such as bee stings or flower pollen.
If you have any additional questions, our experts here at Spring Endocrinology is happy to help! Send us an inquiry on our website and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.