Health Tips: Learn what are the symptoms of hormonal imbalance and what to do to avoid it

The effect of any slight disturbance in the balance of hormones is immediately reflected in our levels of hunger, sleep and stress. An imbalance means that either a hormone is produced in the body or too little. It is important to fix it in time. There is a stress hormone in our body called cartisol, which signals us to escape in the event of a danger. Due to this hormone, heartbeat, blood pressure and blood sugar levels rise. In a recent research, scientists expressed concern over the increased levels of cartisol using mobile phones, saying that it affects the prefrontal cortex of the brain, affecting decision-making and logical ability. Till now it is understood that imbalance of hormones causes problems of mood fluctuations, swelling, menopause, impotence, shortness, leanness, imbalance in metabolism and acne. However, hormones actually act to control all physical and mental activities.

What are hormones

Hormones are chemicals made from the endocrine gland that reach other parts of the body through the blood and instruct them as a messenger for different functions. Metabolism of the cells of the body begins to be affected only by the increase or decrease of small amounts of hormones. There are a total of 230 hormones in the human body. Many hormones also control the formation and secretion of other hormones. Hormone levels may be disturbed due to age, excess stress, unhealthy lifestyle, excessive intake of steroid drugs, overweight or certain medications.

Hormones exert this effect

Impact on women: Women's body structure is complex. Research says that about 50 percent of women have hormonal imbalances on their lives. The imbalance of hormones in the beginning of menstruation, pregnancy and menopause can cause many problems.

Impact on men: 

In men, problems of stress, irritability, loss of sexual desire, impotence, more or less hair growth of beard or mustache, lethargy etc. are seen due to imbalance of hormones.

Impact on children:

 Unreasonable obesity, unbalanced growth of body. Deficiency of hormones causes polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescent girls. The development of testicles in teenagers is not complete.

Symptoms of imbalance

- Unprovoked weight gain, fat gain at the waist.
- Feeling tired all the time.
- Sleeplessness or sleeplessness.
- Gas, constipation and indigestion.
- Increased stress, anxiety and irritability.
- Excessive sweating, loss of sexual desire.
- Hair loss, untimely white and beard not thickening etc.
- Too thirsty, too cold or hot.

What to eat, what not to eat

Adrenal glands of women become more active due to excessive intake of tea, coffee, chocolate, cold drinks, etc., due to which hormones are secreted. Junk food and some other foods, which have high calorie content, should be avoided. Take nutritious diet so that the body gets vitamins, minerals, protein etc. Hence.

- Increase the amount of fresh fruits and vegetables in the diet such as carrots, broccoli and cabbage.
- Thiamine is a natural element found in green tea, which keeps hormones balanced.
- Include oats and yogurt in the diet.
- Do not let the body lack water.
- Omega 3 and 6 are found in sunflower seeds, eggs, dry fruits and chicken, which maintain the balance of hormones.
- Drink coconut water.

Many types of hormones and their low

Thyroid hormones:

 The thyroid gland secretes mainly two hormones, trido thyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), whose functions are to maintain weight, vigor, and internal temperature while keeping the body's metabolism level balanced. It also has an effect on skin and hair health.

Insulin:

 This hormone is secreted by the pancreas. Its function is to convert carbohydrates into energy in the body. This hormone controls blood sugar levels.

Estrogen:

 In women, this hormone is produced in the ovaries, which determines, controls and balances menstruation and menopause. Excess of this hormone can cause problems like breast cancer, depression and mood swings. Women may have problems like acne, skin diseases and hair loss and thinning due to its formation in small amounts.

Progesterone: 

This hormone found in women helps in conception. Keeps the menstrual cycle regular. When a woman is not pregnant, the progesterone levels go down and the menstrual cycle begins.

Prolactin:

 This hormone secreted by the pituitary gland helps the mother to breastfeed her after childbirth, as well as increases the fertility of the woman.

Testosterone:

 This hormone found in men plays an important role in developing muscles and reproductive tissues. The direct effect of its deficiency comes in the form of decreased fertility of men and osteoporosis.

Serotonin:

 This hormone that affects mood ensures memory, good sleep and good digestive system. If the brain does not produce enough of this hormone then stress, migraine, weight gain and sleepiness can cause problems.

Adrenaline:

 This hormone produced in the adrenal (adrenal) gland rapidly affects mood and emotions and relieves stress immediately. This hormone increases the metabolic level and brings a sense of happiness to the brain.

Growth hormone: 

This hormone, known as somatropin hormone, is a protein hormone, which contains about 190 amino acids. It determines the rate of hormone development and metabolism.

Articles based on interaction with experts -

Expert: Dr. Vaibhav Mishra, Additional Director, Department of Cardiac Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Noida; Dr. Alka Jha, Consultant-Endocrine Disorder, Fortis, New Delhi