{"id":270304,"date":"2025-05-09T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/girlslife.com\/?p=270304"},"modified":"2025-05-05T19:45:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T00:45:09","slug":"heres-how-to-be-kind-to-your-hormones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wellness\/270304\/heres-how-to-be-kind-to-your-hormones\/","title":{"rendered":"Here&#8217;s how to be kind to your hormones"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/content\/kindhormones.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>Hormones (aka the chemical messengers\u00a0in your body) can have bigger effects on your physical, mental and emotional\u00a0well-being than you may realize. There are over 50 different hormones in your body, all serving different purposes. Some (like estrogen) control your menstrual cycle, while others (like thyroid hormones)\u00a0control other parts of the body such as\u00a0your metabolism. Having an imbalance in hormones\u00a0can become dangerous, so it can&#8217;t hurt to improve your hormone health in a preventative way.\u00a0Wondering how you can ensure your hormones stay balanced? We&#8217;ve got you covered.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff3399;\"><big>Exercise daily\u00a0<\/big><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/dyoW56xY2r6z1ARtT6\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Exercise increases hormone receptor sensitivity, meaning that it can enhance\u00a0the delivery of nutrients and hormone signals. Plus, physical activity increases endorphins, which are basically happy chemicals. Not sure where to start? <a href=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/we-just-found-a-20-minute-workout-for-every-day-of-the-week\/\">Workout inspo right this way&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff3399;\"><big>Eat enough protein<\/big><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/LnbuBgW36mwxMUHwjs\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s *super* important for you to get enough protein, especially if you&#8217;re still growing. When you eat protein, you give your body the amino acids necessary for the production of specific hormones, including growth hormones. If you think you need more protein meals in your life, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.girlslife.com\/4-proteinpacked-breakfasts-to-wake-up-your-brain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">we&#8217;ve got you covered.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff3399;\"><big>Lower sugar intake<\/big><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/kVVEP6SmfEXvy\" width=\"480\" height=\"347\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Ahh sugar&#8230;who doesn&#8217;t heart it? But too much of it can cause your body to form a resistance to certain hormones. Remember: it&#8217;s all about balance! Of course\u00a0you deserve a yummy treat every once in a while, but just be\u00a0sure you aren&#8217;t downing tons of sugary drinks or foods daily.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff3399;\"><big>Focus on gut health\u00a0<\/big><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><iframe class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/osOTV0kebqrAQQm3oZ\" width=\"400\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gut health might seem like a weird or random thing to focus on, but it can have bigger effects on your health than you might realize. Your gut is the place that absorbs nutrients needed to produce hormones, so this is your sign to take good care of it! Make sure to eat your colors\u2014fruits and veggies are the way to go.<\/p>\n<p><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff3399;\"><big>Reduce stress<\/big><\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/DBbPjLMsQPruMkDcrd\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s time to cultivate more zen energy into your life, ASAP. When we feel stressed, hormones like cortisol (aka the stress hormone) increase in production. We definitely recommend incorporating some meditation into your life to regulate cortisol levels.<\/p>\n<p><strong><strong><span style=\"color: #ff3399;\"><big>Get enough sleep\u00a0<\/big><\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/4oj3Nr3ALQlzvv6r1v\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Sleep is one of the best things you can possibly give your body. Growth hormones,\u00a0which help your body grow and repair itself, increase while you sleep. And if you haven&#8217;t been getting enough Z&#8217;s lately? That could be a sign that you just need a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.girlslife.com\/its-time-to-revamp-your-cozy-night-routine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cozier bedtime routine.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>In your health era? Check out more wellness content here:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/decoding-the-phases-of-your-period-cycle\/\">\ud83c\udf4e Decoding the phases of your period cycle<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/entering-your-fitness-girlie-era-read-these-tips-first\/\">\ud83c\udf4d Entering your fitness girlie era? Read these tips first<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/girlslife.com\/heres-how-to-clear-your-skin-from-the-inside-out\/\">\ud83c\udf4a Here&#8217;s how to clear your skin from the inside out<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>All GIFs\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hormones (aka the chemical messengers in your body) can have bigger effects on your physical, mental and emotional well-being than you may realize. 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