Hormonal imbalance in the body : FIX THE FOX

 Hormonal imbalance occurs when the natural balance of the hormones is disrupted.

The best way to manage hormonal imbalance is to rectify the problem in the early stages rather than later when the signs and symptoms become debilitating and difficult to manage.

Hormones, “chemical messengers”, provide humoral mediation and control. The hormones are produced in specific endocrine glands (hypothalamus, hypophysis, epiphysis, thyroid, parathyroid, suprarenal glands and the pancreas), or in endocrine specific tissues and cells located in different organs (such as the central nervous system, ovaries, testicles, heart atriums, kidneys, liver or digestive tracts). Their transmission mediates by blood mostly. The hormones have a slow onset and prolonged effect. The target cells are equipped with receptors to which appropriated hormones are bound.

 Hormones are controlled by feedback systems. This means they are only released when their store gets the right trigger — which may be a chemical in the blood or another hormone.

 Major hormone sources include: the pituitary gland just below the brain; the thyroid gland; the adrenal glands; the pancreas; a woman’s ovaries; a man’s testes.

 The pituitary is the source of many important hormones, including growth hormones which spur growing.

 Adrenaline is released by the adrenals to ready your body for action.

 Endorphins and encephalon's block or relieve pain.

 Estrogen and progesterone are female sex hormones that control a woman’s monthly cycle.

 Testosterone is a male sex hormone which controls the workings of a man’s sex organs.

Yoga is an ancient discipline designed to bring balance and health to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of an individual. Yoga’s focus on breathing is also beneficial for stimulating the endocrine system, helping it to function more effectively.

Yoga poses mainly focuses on the activation and correct functioning of all hormones influencing the production of sexual hormones in the sex glands. It gears to human beings suffering from hormonal disbalances.

As with other types of exercising, Yoga & Yoga Mudra can improve the state of health, the elasticity and flexibility of the human body and the mobility of joints. Moreover, it can detoxify the organism, accelerate metabolism, improve the posture and the shape of the complexion, while supporting immunity.

It was found that brief yoga-based relaxation training normalizes the function of the autonomic nervous system by deviating both sympathetic and parasympathetic indices toward more “normal” middle region of the reference values.

Yoga can be good for women in the menopause to decrease its undesirable symptoms such as insomnia, hot flushes, irritability, nervousness, depression, emotional instability, memory loss, loss of vitality, urogenital dryness, incontinence, low libido and migraines. It may also help young girls suffering from premenstrual syndrome, painful menstruation, the loss of menstruation after they stop taking contraception pills, suffering from polycystic ovarian production, and from some causes of infertility (caused by hormonal imbalance or poor blood circulation in the pelvic area). It may help in the case of the hair loss, brittle nails, dry skin and acne. As mentioned above, it is not suitable for women only. It may harmonize hormonal levels in men too. With some practice, you will learn to trust yourself more. 

Try some yoga

Asanas Recommended:
Baddha Konasana (cobbler pose, sitting)
Supta Baddha Konasana (cobbler pose, lying down)
Gaumukhasan (the cow pose, beneficial for irregular periods)
Janu Shirasana (head to knee pose)
Virasana (the hero pose)
Supta Virasana (the hero pose, lying down)
Bhujang Asana (the cobra pose)
Ardhachakrasana (the half wheel pose)
Ushtrasana (the camel pose)

Learn more about Endocrine System, Hormones, Hormonal Imbalances in this book "KEEP YOUR HORMONES IN HARMONY "available at AMAZON 

Final Notes

The greatest thing about yoga, especially compared to anti-depression or other hormone disorder pharmaceuticals, is that yoga is available to everyone, everywhere, without financial cost or negative side effects. A simple home restorative yoga practice  can be used any time you need it, as often as you like, to help you naturally and effectively treat and prevent hormonal imbalance.