Our body weight is influenced by hormones (insulin, estrogen, thyroid, cortisol, diet, sleep, exercise, and bowel movements.
Insulin Resistance: This occurs when cells don’t respond well to insulin, causing the pancreas to produce more insulin to manage glucose levels. Visceral fat, particularly around the abdomen, is a primary cause, leading to weight gain and decreased lifespan.
High Estrogen – Low Progesterone Ratio: Imbalances in estrogen and progesterone, particularly in women, can hinder weight loss.
Cortisol Imbalance: Signs include stress, improper sleep, belly fat, low libido, anxiety, depression, and fatigue. High cortisol levels, often due to stress, can lead to weight gain.
Thyroid Gland Imbalance: Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) leads to weight gain, cold intolerance, and fatigue. Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) causes weight loss, heat intolerance, and muscle weakness.
Tips For Restoring Hormonal Balance In Reproductive Years:
1. Manage Estrogen Levels: Increase intake of zinc, selenium, magnesium, and natural aromatase inhibitors like resveratrol, curcumin, green and black tea, and flavonoids. Ayurveda recommends amla for hormonal balance and combating PCOS.
2. Fix Gut and Liver Health: Consume rice kanji, carrots, papaya, khichdi with spices, and kefir.
3. Supplementation: Use Omega-3 (e.g., chia seeds), CoQ10, seed cycling, & vitamin D3.
4. Herbs and Spices: Include triphala, ashwagandha, and dry ginger powder.
5. Stress Management: Reducing stress lowers cortisol levels and prevents adrenal fatigue
Tips For Managing Menopause Issues:
Weight Management: Consume phytoestrogens (almonds, soy, peanuts, chickpeas, seeds).
Bone Density: Eat GLA-rich foods (hemp seeds), supplement with vitamin D3 and calcium-rich foods (makhana).
Combat Insomnia and Hot Flushes: Include vitamin K1-rich foods (dark greens like spinach) and calcium-rich foods.
Herbal Supplements: Use shatavari and ashwagandha.
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Hormone Balancing Recipe
Ingredient:
5-6 Gooseberries (amla)
3 medium tomatoes
2-3 garlic cloves with skin
few curry leaves
1 tsp black peppercorns
1 green chilli
2 dry red chilli
1 tsp turmeric powder
1.5 tsp cumin seeds
Pinch of rock salt
1 tsp jaggery powder
1 .5 cup Boil cooked dal yellow mung dhuli
Corriander leaves for garnishing
pinch of hing (asafoetida)
Method:
Take amla wash and cut them in pieces , now take a grinder add 2 medium tomatoes in pieces
Add garlic , black pepper corns , cumin seeds grind them
Now out in a pan , add few curry leaves , green chilli , turmeric and little water
Cook for less than 5 minute in low flame now add cooked dal cooked until it gets boiling
For tadka
Add 1 tsp of ghee , hing and red chilli in low flame for about two minutes and serve on top in your rasam
NOTE: – This is immunity boosting rasam which is packed with vitamin C , you can try with boil rice or as a soup directly. We have add dal to make it more nutritious
