Pillar of Health #9 - Balance the Hormones

Hormones play a crucial role and are literally the messengers between cells and organs. Hormones affect many bodily functions including weight loss, mood, and how well we sleep. When hormones are balanced, the body thrives.  Hormones are made from fat which we need in our diet. However we need the right type of fat like avocado, flax seed and nuts. Animal fats like lean meat and dairy are high in saturated fats that tend to imbalance the hormones disrupting critical cellular messages.  Household cleaners and personal care products are another culprit that imbalance hormones.  Man-made chemicals found in these products are estrogen mimickers called xenoestrogens. They disrupt the endocrine system wreaking havoc on hormonal balance. You can do your body a world of good by cutting back on saturated animal fats and using all natural organic house cleaning and personal care products. A few small changes in your habits can make gigantic changes in your health in very little time.