Natural Treatments for a Hormone Imbalance

Many women choose not to take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medications because of the potential side effects such as cancer, bleeding and endocrine problems. Instead, they choose to practice lifestyle changes that include diet, herbal supplements and exercise as natural treatments for a hormone imbalance.

Meditation

• Reduce stressful reactions to changes caused by hormonal imbalance through regular meditation.

Omega-3

• Reduce the effects of hormonal imbalance by increasing your intake of omega 3 fatty acids found in fish, seeds, nuts and poultry.

Breathing

• Practice deep breathing exercises when hot flashes or other symptoms appear to reduce the effects of hormone changes.

Herbs

• Take black cohosh in a supplement every day. The herb is thought to be a natural source of estrogen.

Exercise

• Maintain a regular exercise routine that includes weight lifting and impact aerobics to stave off the effects of hormonal changes.

Organic

• Eat more food that is organically grown to avoid adding hormones to your body that could lead to imbalances or worsen the imbalance caused by life changes.