Balancing hormones is complicated. But you have to start somewhere and there three things you can do to help which can give you a good idea as to how much work you have to do. 
Tip #1
Lower Stress: When we are stressed, the adrenals work overtime to protect us from what they considered physical stress (even though we are not really in danger). This is our fight or flight response. It causes the adrenals to produce higher levels of adrenaline and cortisol.
Because we can only produce adrenaline for a few seconds, our fight or flight response is dependent on excess cortisol, and this is where the havoc begins. Excess cortisol has been linked to depression, blood sugar problems, reproductive issues, anxiety and weight gain around the middle.
The key is to support the health of the adrenals with foods rich in B vitamins, vitamin C and potassium. Practising meditation or deep breathing helps lower cortisol.
Tip # 2
Support the Liver: Excess hormones like cortisol, estrogen and testosterone all need to be detoxed out of the body. This is a key process that the liver performs to make sure we do not suffer from the excess of these hormones. Supporting the health of the liver, therefore is critical. A milk thistle supplement help liver function more optimally. Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and kale, apples, grapefruit, garlic, onions, Jerusalem artichokes, lemons, limes and berries are just a few foods that help support the liver.
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We also need good gut health to help make sure the toxins leave the body so supporting gut health is also important. This is easier said than done but it starts with adding probiotics and fermented foods such as kefir, yogurt, kimchi or sauerkraut. Prebiotic foods such as garlic, onion, potatoes, wheat, broccoli, berries and apples, just to name a few, feed our good bacteria and help keep our gut healthy.
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Tip #3
Balance Blood Sugar: Bad eating habits and stress can cause our blood sugar to swing up and down throughout the day. When our blood sugar drops, we can experience anger, fatigue, weakness and depression. Normally, we then receive a signal to do something such as a sugar craving or a desire for a coffee or a beer. If we respond to the craving, and consume something, this will bring our blood sugar back up. Caffeine, sugar and alcohol all cause the blood sugar to swing up high. This causes a high insulin release. And too much insulin can affect other hormones.
If we do not respond to the craving, then our adrenals send a signal to tell the liver to release stored glucose and bring up blood sugar. Again, it tends to be a lot of glucose since adrenaline is a powerful hormone. Blood sugar swings high and again, large amounts of insulin are released.
To keep blood sugar stable, eat small meals throughout the day with fiber and/or protein. Blood sugar stabilizing foods such as Jerusalem artichokes, cinnamon and legumes can be very helpful. Lowering stress also helps keep blood sugar stable. (I know some people practice intermittent fasting – google it if you don’t know what that is, etc, and do not follow the small meals during the day protocol, which is fine. Remember everyone is different and different things work and do not work with different people. This is why you must experiment and make changes when things don’t seem right. Our bodies are constantly changing, we must continue to evolve and adapt to try to be in optimal health)
There are just three simple steps. Give them a try and see the difference they can make.
Brown Rice with Mango Cucumber Salad
This is a delicious blood-sugar stabilizing lunch that is easy to make. It contains many antioxidants which are good for the liver as well as foods that are prebiotic and good for the gut.
Serves 2
1 cup brown rice
6 cups water for cooking rice
1/8 tsp sea salt
Pinch pepper
1 mango, ripened, peeled and cut into small one-inch pieces
1 cup English cucumber slices, cut in half
1 celery stalk, cut into slices
1/2 cup red onion, cut into thin slices
1 cup canned black bean, salt-free, drained and rinsed
1-2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Dressing
3 tbsp olive oil
1 – 1 1/2 tbsp lime juice
1/4 tsp dry mustard powder
1 tsp raw honey
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
Sea salt and pepper to taste
Rinse the brown rice and place with the water, sea salt and pepper in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and lower to simmer Cover with a lid and simmer for 35-40 minutes* or until light and fluffy. Remove from the heat, drain and rinse. Set aside. Meanwhile, place the mangos, cucumbers, celery, red onions, black beans and cilantro in a bowl. Mix all the dressing ingredients together and adjust it to match your personal taste. Pour on the other ingredients. Season to taste. Serve over the brown rice. Enjoy!
Tip 1: Cooking brown rice with plenty of extra water allows it to cook easily without the water absorbing to fast into the rice and causing to the rice to burn.
Tip 2: Quinoa can also be used instead of rice – just follow the cooking instructions on the package.
