Hormones are chemical messengers that affect many aspects of your health as they travel in your bloodstream throughout your entire body. Hormone imbalance is the root cause of various diseases and disorders. Some of the most common side effects of hormone imbalance include: Infertility, Weight gain, Depression, Fatigue, Insomnia, Low libido and Hair loss. Organs and glands like your thyroid, adrenals, pituitary, ovaries, testicles and pancreas regulate most of your hormone production, and if your hormones become even slightly imbalanced it can cause major health issues. The good news is there are ways to balance your hormones naturally. Start with your diet! Foods packed with healthy fats like coconut oil, avocados, grass-fed butter and wild-caught salmon. Antioxidant rich fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds help strengthen your endocrine system, as they cancel the effects of free radicals on the body. Consumption of organic food with plenty of clean, filtered water is essential if you want to keep your balance!

Nichole Guthrie