“Your body listens to your mind.” – Naomi Judd
Feeling tired, moody or off? Noticing weight gain, sleep issues or period changes? These could be signs of hormone imbalance, not just stress.
Hormones control your mood, energy, weight, sleep, skin and hair. When they are out of balance, you tend to feel off. Think, your body as a team with hormones as coaches giving instructions. If they are not working well, you might feel exhausted, irritable or not yourself.
If this sounds like you then girl it might be a hormone issue. The good news? You can feel better with help.
What Are Hormones?
Hormones are tiny helpers in your body. They travel through your blood and tell different parts what to do. They help with stuff like how you feel, how you sleep, and even how you handle stress. For girls and women, some important hormones are:
- Estrogen: Helps with your mood, skin, and periods.
- Progesterone: Keeps things balanced and helps with pregnancy.
- Thyroid hormones: Control your energy and keep you warm.
- Cortisol: Deals with stress.
- Insulin: Keeps your blood sugar normal.
When these hormones work together, you feel awesome. When they’re out of balance, you can feel crummy.
What Is Hormone Imbalance?
As said above, hormones are like tiny messengers in your body. They tell your body how to work like how to feel, sleep, grow and stay healthy. In girls, important hormones are estrogen, progesterone and thyroid hormones.
Sometimes, hormones can get out of balance and trouble you. This can happen during growing up, pregnancy or menopause. Common reasons for this are things like stress, unhealthy food or health problems can also mess them up.
When hormones aren’t right, you might feel tired, moody or just not yourself.
Signs Your Hormones Are Acting Up
Everyone’s different so hormone problems don’t always look the same. But here are some things you might notice:
Body Signs
- Feeling super tired, even after sleeping.
- Gaining weight for no reason.
- Periods that are all over the place or don’t come.
- Dry skin or hair falling out.
- Can’t sleep well.
- Getting hot or sweaty at night.
Mood Signs
- Feeling up and down a lot.
- Being worried or sad more than usual.
- Forgetting stuff or feeling foggy.
- Not feeling interested in fun things.
Even if you only have one or two of these, it’s worth checking out. Your body’s trying to tell you something’s not right.
Why Do Hormones Get Messed Up?
Hormones can get messed up because of:
Growing or aging: Things like growing up having a baby, or getting older change hormones.
Worry: Too much worry makes a hormone called cortisol go up which causes trouble.
Not sleeping: Your body needs sleep to keep hormones happy.
Bad food: Eating too much sweet or junk food can mess things up.
Body problems: Some health issues like thyroid trouble, mix up hormones.
Medicines: Some pills, like ones for birth control can change hormones.
Little things like not sleeping or eating junk can make your hormones go wacky.
How to Fix Your Hormones
You don’t have to figure this out by yourself. There are easy, safe ways to get your hormones back on track. At Hummingbird Healthcare, we make plans that fit you, not just your problems.
1. Change Small Things
Little changes can help a lot. We can show you how to:
- Eat healthy foods like fruits, veggies, and whole grains.
- Move around in fun ways, like dancing or walking.
- Chill out with stuff like deep breathing or writing in a journal.
- Make a bedtime routine to sleep better.
These things take time, but they really work.
2. Natural Helpers
Sometimes your body needs a boost. With a doctor’s help, you could try:
- Magnesium: Helps you sleep and relax.
- Vitamin D: Gives you more energy and better moods.
- Ashwagandha: Calms you down and helps you focus.
- Evening primrose oil: Good for your skin and feelings.
Only use these with a doctor’s advice to make sure they’re right for you.
3. Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (BHRT)
This is a treatment that gives you hormones that act like the ones your body makes. It’s great for women who are going through menopause or have low estrogen or progesterone. It’s made just for you, so it feels natural.
4. Thyroid Help
Thyroid problems are super common but easy to miss. If you’re always cold, gaining weight, or feeling foggy, your thyroid might be off. We can check it and help with food, medicine, or both.
Why Hummingbird Healthcare
We don’t just look at test results—we listen to you. We want to know your story, what’s bugging you, and what you want to feel like. At Hummingbird Healthcare, your first online visit is all about you. We ask questions, listen, and make a plan with you.
You won’t feel ignored or rushed. We know how annoying it is to not be heard, and we do things differently. We also offer:
- Care that looks at your whole life.
- Help with hormones and thyroid.
- Ketamine therapy for pain or feeling down.
- Weight loss plans made for your body.
When Should You Get Help?
Don’t wait until things get really bad. If you feel off and don’t know why, it’s okay to ask for help. Hormone problems are normal, and you don’t need to feel embarrassed. Reach out if:
- You’re tired even after sleeping a lot.
- You can’t lose weight no matter what.
- Your moods are all over the place.
- Your periods are weird.
- You don’t feel like yourself anymore.
You deserve to feel good, and you can with the right help.
Listen to Your Body
Feeling tired, moody or off doesn’t have to be your normal. Your body’s trying to tell you it needs help. You don’t have to just deal with it. There are ways to feel better.
Hormone care isn’t a quick fix. It’s all about feeling happy and full of energy in your own body. With help, you can feel like yourself again!
Want to Feel Better? At Hummingbird Healthcare, we think getting better starts with hope and kind people. If you are tired of feeling bad, we are here to help you feel great! Contact us today to learn how hormone tests and a plan made for you can help you feel awesome again.
