How to Know When Your Hormones Are Out of Balance
Hormones are your body’s messengers. They help regulate everything from your energy and mood to your metabolism, sleep, and cycle. When they are balanced, you feel clear, calm, and steady. But when they are not, everything can feel a bit off.
If you have ever thought something just does not feel right, your hormones could be part of the reason.
Common Signs Your Hormones Might Be Out of Balance
You do not need to tick every box, but if a few of these sound familiar, it could be a sign your hormones need some extra support:
Low energy or constant fatigue even after a good sleep
Weight gain or trouble losing weight especially around your middle
Irregular periods, PMS, or heavy bleeding
Mood swings, anxiety, or low motivation
Poor sleep quality or waking in the night
Acne, hair thinning, or dry skin
Low libido or feeling flat
Your body is always trying to communicate with you. When hormones are out of balance, it is often your body’s way of saying something deeper needs attention whether that is stress, nutrition, gut health, or blood sugar regulation.
The Power of Functional Hormone Testing
One of the most common frustrations I see is women being told their hormones are normal even when they do not feel normal. That is where functional hormone testing comes in.
Unlike standard blood tests that take a snapshot of one moment in time, functional tests like the DUTCH Complete show a full picture of your hormone patterns throughout the day. They look at things like:
Cortisol rhythm showing how your stress hormone behaves over 24 hours
Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone levels and how your body is metabolising them
Melatonin production for sleep
DHEA your vitality hormone and its balance with cortisol
This kind of testing gives us real insight into why you are feeling the way you do and how to support your hormones naturally.
Bringing Balance Back
Naturopathy is all about finding the root cause. We do not just look at the hormones themselves but also the systems that influence them, gut health, liver function, nutrition, and stress response.
Sometimes balance comes from adjusting your nutrition. Sometimes it is about supporting your adrenal system or improving sleep. Other times, it is addressing long term inflammation or blood sugar regulation. It is about understanding your unique picture and building a plan that works with your body, not against it.
What Can Help Restore Hormonal Balance
There are several natural ways to help restore harmony in your hormones:
Nutrition – Eating whole foods, balancing protein, fat, and carbohydrates, and supporting blood sugar stability.
Movement – Exercise that works for you, whether it is strength training, walking, yoga, or a combination.
Sleep – Prioritising consistent sleep patterns to help regulate cortisol and melatonin.
Stress Management – Mindfulness, meditation, breath work, or other practices to calm the nervous system.
Targeted Supplements – Supporting nutrients for your adrenals, thyroid, or reproductive hormones if needed.
Lifestyle Adjustments – Reducing toxins, limiting processed foods, and creating routines that support your body’s natural rhythm.
Every person is unique, so what works for one person may be different for another. That is why understanding your hormones and systems is so important.
If you have been feeling off for a while and cannot quite pinpoint why, it might be time to look deeper. Hormones do not lie. They tell the story of what is going on inside.