By Peta Madourie
Hormones are chemicals that are produced by glands in the endocrine system. They travel through the bloodstream to the tissues and organs, delivering messages that tell the organs what to do and when to do it. Hormones assist in numerous bodily functions and so if there is hormonal imbalance your body you can often feel symptoms early.
Hormones help to regulate:
- Metabolism and appetite
- heart rate
- sleep cycles
- reproductive cycles and sexual function
- general growth and development
- mood and stress levels
- body temperature
Women experience different levels of hormonal imbalances throughout the course of their lives. Some include:
- puberty
- menstruation
- pregnancy, childbirth, and breast-feeding
- perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause
Medical conditions causing irregular hormonal imbalances in women include:
- polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- hormone replacement or birth control medications
- early menopause
- primary ovarian insufficiency (POI)
- ovarian cancer
Symptoms of hormonal imbalances in women include:
- heavy, irregular, or painful periods
- osteoporosis (weak, brittle bones)
- hot flashes and night sweats
- vaginal dryness
- breast tenderness
- indigestion
- constipation and diarrhea
- acne during or just before menstruation
- uterine bleeding not associated with menstruation
- increased hair growth on the face, neck, chest, or back
- infertility
- weight gain
- thinning hair or hair loss
- skin tags or abnormal growths
- deepening of the voice
- clitoral enlargement
Natural supplements commonly used for the reduction of symptoms associated with hormonal imbalances include:
- black cohosh, dong quai, red clover, and evening primrose oil for hot flashes caused by menopause
- ginseng for irritability, anxiousness, and sleep disturbances caused by menopause
- ginseng, and maca for ED
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BlossoMĖ
Some of the all-natural ingredients include Ganoderma Lucidum (red reishi mushroom), Black Cohosh, and Maca Root; all of which have been used in traditional medicine for years. Maca Root and Black Cohosh are intended to not only help with menopause symptoms, but they also aid in improving your mood and energy levels. Begin your journey today and start feeling mentally and physically balanced.