What do your hormone levels reveal about your health and lifestyle?

The human body functions through an elaborate system of more than 50 hormones, which serve as chemical messengers to control and regulate important processes like metabolism, growth, mood, and reproductive well-being.

These hormones are produced by thyroid gland, pancreas, adrenals, ovaries, and testes that play a pivotal role in sustaining the body’s equilibrium. They act as silent orchestrators that control almost every function in the human body, including mood and metabolism, sleep, energy, and reproductive functions. When the body’s hormones are in balance, all its functions run smoothly. But even the slightest imbalances can have a noticeable impact, often even before basic symptoms arise.

Hormones act as narrators and provide important insights into a person’s health.

Decoding hormonal signs in our health

Cortisol, the stress hormone, peaks with continued pressure. If you feel perpetually anxious, weigh more (particularly around the waist), or get sick more frequently, high cortisol may be the culprit.

Thyroid hormones regulate metabolism. Low levels can result in weight gain, lethargy, and mental fogginess, while high levels produce restlessness, irritability, and insomnia.

Insulin controls blood sugar. Insulin resistance can lead to fatigue, sugar cravings, and obstinate belly fat, earlier symptoms that can eventually develop into diabetes.Estrogen and progesterone disorders in women can lead to mood swings, irregular periods, sleep disturbance, and night sweats. Men can experience the consequences of fluctuating testosterone levels, resulting in low energy, loss of muscle mass, or decreased libido.Melatonin, the sleep hormone, if disturbed, impacts not only sleep but also your immune system and concentration.

As homeopathy treats the underlying cause of the hormonal imbalance, the treatment considers the physical symptoms, emotional tendencies, and individual constitution of the patient. Remedies like Sepia for hormonal mood swings and fatigue, Lachesis for hot flushes and irritability, and Natrum Muriaticum for hormonal migraines or repressed emotions, are generally utilized to aid hormonal well-being, gently and side-effect free.As we age, hormonal imbalances become more common because of natural changes in the body and age-related disorders. Regular testing is of utmost importance for early detection, allowing early intervention and prevention of the disease. The Homeopathic approach to treatment is to address the cause rather than just attending to the symptoms. Instead of suppressing hormone levels, homeopathic treatments stimulate the body’s own ability to self-regulate.

This is achieved through a detailed understanding of the patient’s physical condition, emotional being, and lifestyle. The aim is holistic healing, restoring balance in a manner that is both sustainable and side-effect free. Dr. Mukesh Batra, Founder-Chairman Emeritus, Dr Batra's Healthcare