Is everything as good as it seems?
Looks healthy? But it may be disturbing your hormones on the sly.
Without you even knowing.
Watch out for these 7 'health trends'!
Cold plunges are good, but if your cortisol is already high, they may cause fatigue and poor sleep.
Try this: Do cold plunges post-workout or in the afternoon.
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Poor thyroid or sleep?
Fasting can worsen it and cause hormonal imbalance, irregular periods, mood swings, and low energy.
Try this: Add more protein to your meals.
2.
Blocking blue light too soon can confuse your body clock. You need daylight to stay alert.
Try this: Soak in natural sunlight within 30 minutes of waking up.
3.
Cutting too many carbs can hurt your thyroid, mood, sleep, and libido.
Try this: Add fruits, root veggies, and rice gradually into your low-carb diet.
4.
Cosmetics with lavender, tea tree, or rose oils can copy oestrogen and throw off hormone balance.
Try this: Go fragrance-free and read product labels closely.
5.
Intense workouts with no rest will affect your hormones, which will leave you drained and stressed.
Try this: Balance intense workouts with enough rest and light activity.
6.
Too much synthetic melatonin may affect your sleep and sex hormones.
Try this: Limit screens at night, get sunlight, and use melatonin wisely.
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Want to unwind and lose weight?