5 tips for your hormone balance in the morning!
How we start the day can have a positive or negative impact on your well-being and health. Certain habits have a direct impact on our eating habits and energy levels throughout the day, as well as on our hormone system. If we get up hastily with a cup of coffee without eating breakfast, this can lead to hormonal problems in the long term. Caffeine not only increases the stress hormone (cortisol), but can also trigger blood sugar fluctuations that have a negative impact on our hormone system.
Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar spikes) can lead to increased insulin production, while hypoglycemia (sharp drops in blood sugar levels) can release stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which put a strain on the hormonal system. The short-term effects of blood sugar spikes and the associated high insulin secretion include fatigue, low energy, increased appetite, food cravings, lack of satiety, lack of concentration and irritability. Long-term consequences can include sleep disorders, obesity, hormonal imbalances, hair loss, depression, accelerated skin aging, chronic inflammation, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's and more. Regular gentle treatments with Shodana 's Ayurvedic herbal blend are recommended to balance blood sugar levels.
Ayurveda places great emphasis on adapting daily routines according to individual constitutions and the cycles of nature in order to achieve optimal health and balance.
Our 5 tips for a balanced morning!
Get up early and start the day with rest
Ayurveda recommends getting up before sunrise when nature is calm and the life force energy (prana) is fresh and abundant. Start your day with a meditation, breathing exercises (pranayama) or gentle yoga poses to calm the mind and revitalize the body. This helps reduce stress hormones and promote hormonal balance.
Eat breakfast within an hour of getting up
It is especially important for the hormonal system to eat regular meals, if possible at the same time. The body wants to feel safe and loves routines. Long periods of fasting cause stress, which can affect the hormonal system. Women should fast for 12 to a maximum of 14 hours between dinner and breakfast.
Protein-rich breakfast
A protein-rich breakfast not only keeps you full for a long time, but also regulates the release of insulin, our storage hormone. This keeps blood sugar in balance, which keeps the metabolism working actively. Avoid heavy, fatty or cold, wet foods, as they can slow down digestion and disrupt the balance of the doshas. Here you will find some breakfast inspiration for the perfect start to the day!
Start the day caffeine-free
Not everyone tolerates caffeine well, especially on an empty stomach. Especially for cycle balance, it is advisable to drink decaffeinated coffee or only drink coffee after breakfast.
Out into the daylight
Daylight reduces the sleep hormone (melatonin) and stimulates the wake hormone (serotonin).
Not only the phases of life, seasons and times of day are influenced differently by the three bioenergies, the female monthly cycle is also affected by them. With the help of the Ayurvedic diet and lifestyle, certain medicinal plants and spices, imbalances can be brought back into balance. These measures support hormonal balance and can alleviate cycle-related complaints. Discover Mohini - Woman in Balance
