15 Signs You Have A Hormonal Imbalance And Are NOT Going Crazy!

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10. Digestive Problems

Stress hormones affect people in different ways. Some people keep their stress in their heads and get tension or migraine headaches. Other people get cranky and just want to lose themselves in a box of donuts. Some people feel stress in their stomachs. Cortisol production is highest in the early morning hours to help you wake up and get going. Those who overwork their adrenal glands to the point of exhaustion might find that they simply can’t get going in the mornings. They also suffer from digestive problems such as IBS and chronic diarrhea or constipation. Sometimes the flux between estrogen and progesterone can also play a part.

11. Night Sweats and/or Hot Flashes

If you frequently experience those “tropical holidays” at night, this is most likely due to a hormonal imbalance. Night sweats and hot flashes are usually due to high estrogen levels and too little progesterone. Women are more prone to these temperature fluctuations as they go through menopause. Many women find relief from these annoying symptoms by taking black cohosh, evening primrose oil, or alfalfa tablets.

12. Constantly Feeling Fatigued

We all have those days when we are just wiped out by our responsibilities and need a good nap. But if you feel exhausted every single day, even after sleeping well at night, sometimes even after taking a nap, then you might be suffering from the lack of proper thyroid hormones, something called hypothyroidism. This might be especially true if you have recently gained 10 to 30 pounds, and you don’t seem able to drop the weight even after exercising and dieting. The hormones of the thyroid gland control a great deal of our metabolism, and when those hormone levels are low, all systems are slow.

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