3 Flavorful Drink Recipes To Help Balance Thyroid, Adrenal & Reproductive Hormone Function

As a functional medicine practitioner with clients from around the world, hormone problems are some of the most common things that I see. When there is hormone imbalance, problems occur, to say the least. Your mood, energy, digestion, and brain can all struggle when you have hormonal imbalances. (Be sure to check out our full guide to hormones and how you can balance them naturally)

Weight gain, digestive problems, losing your hair (including, strangely, the outer third of your eyebrows), brain fog, and depression are some of the common symptoms that I see in people suffering from underlying thyroid problems.

To make healthy hormones you need healthy fats, so bring on the coconut milk, oil, and avocados. Green leafy vegetables are beneficial for healthy methylation, which is also needed for healthy hormones!

If you have a low sex drive, struggle with depression, anxiety, and weight gain, you shouldn't rule out a reproductive hormone imbalance. The delicate balance of the estrogen isomers (E1, E2, E3) and their balance with progesterone and testosterone3 is needed for you to feel and look your best.

If you are exhausted and irritable, if you get an afternoon slump in energy but often get a "second wind" at night and sleep poorly, you might want to check the state of your brain and adrenal connection (HPA axis). Although adrenal fatigue is not medically diagnosed, many doctors and healthcare providers routinely treat the symptoms.

When your brain and adrenal glands aren't communicating well, your cortisol levels might be either too high, too low, or acting like a roller coaster throughout the day.

You can give your body the best foods in the world, but if your day is filled with stress, you can sabotage all your efforts at hormone health. Amplify these three drinks by creating a ritual of serenity around drinking them. Find a quiet time in your day, maybe before your day starts in the morning or in the evening when you get home. Create a silent space while you sip on these nourishing beverages.