{"id":8023,"date":"2022-09-27T20:08:44","date_gmt":"2022-09-27T19:08:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/?post_type=condition&#038;p=8023"},"modified":"2025-06-02T09:35:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T08:35:34","slug":"hormonal-health-ayurvedic-perspective","status":"publish","type":"condition","link":"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/condition\/hormonal-health-ayurvedic-perspective\/","title":{"rendered":"Hormonal health: An Ayurvedic perspective"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Both women and men are affected by the hormone system, also known as the endocrine system. We find out more how hormonal health works.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-9d20464 ugb-4bd421b ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-plain ugb-accordion--open ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><style>.ugb-4bd421b .ugb-accordion__title{font-size:26px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\">Understanding hormonal health<\/h2><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/21123633\/hormonal-health-woman-nervous-anxiety-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8026\" style=\"width:452px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/21123633\/hormonal-health-woman-nervous-anxiety-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/21123633\/hormonal-health-woman-nervous-anxiety-scaled-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/21123633\/hormonal-health-woman-nervous-anxiety-scaled-1300x866.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/21123633\/hormonal-health-woman-nervous-anxiety-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The word \u201chormone\u201d often conjures up negative images for women\u2019s menstrual health, but it isn\u2019t just women who are affected by the hormone system (also called the endocrine system). Hormonal balance for men is important too. This article focuses more so on stress hormones, the HPA axis and the nervous system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ayurveda takes a holistic approach considering the whole body, mind and spirit understanding that good health arises through balance of the doshas, <em>dhatus <\/em>(tissues) and <em>strotas <\/em>(channels) rather than focussing on individual organs or glands as modern science does. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In classical Ayurveda, the organs and glands do have names with locations but as their health is dependent on the correct metabolic functioning of the <em>dhatu <\/em>and not independent of, they are considered part of the <em>dhatu <\/em>(2).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-a2bc58e ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-plain ugb-accordion--open ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><style>.ugb-a2bc58e .ugb-accordion__title{font-size:26px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\">How does hormonal health work in Ayurveda?<\/h2><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">The <em>doshas<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Ayurveda, everything in the universe is composed five elements, ether, air, fire, water and earth. There are three primary life forces derived from the five elements that are responsible for all physical and psychological functions in the body and mind. These are known as the three <em>doshas<\/em>, <em>vata<\/em>, <em>pitta<\/em> and <em>kapha <\/em>(7).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Vata <\/em>is closely related to <em>prana <\/em>(vital energy) and governs all movement. <em>Pitta <\/em>governs digestion, transformation and metabolism. <em>Kapha <\/em>controls anabolism and is the energy of building and lubrication that provides the structure to the physical form (2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone is born with their unique mix of <em>doshas <\/em>called <em>prakriti <\/em>which needs to be kept in balance to remain well and healthy. (2)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of the three <em>doshas <\/em>also has five sub-<em>doshas <\/em>which all carry out a more specialised role of the <em>dosha <\/em>function. For example, <em>vata <\/em>controls movement so its five sub-<em>doshas <\/em>will all control one particular type of movement. <em>Pitta\u2019s<\/em> five sub-<em>doshas <\/em>control different types of transformation and <em>kapha\u2019s <\/em>sub-<em>doshas <\/em>control different types of lubrication (2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Dosha<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Elements<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Responsibility<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><em>Vata<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Air and water<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Coordination and movement, governs nervous function, hormone function, anything that moves in the body including the other two <em>doshas<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><em>Pitta<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fire and water<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Transformation and all chemical and metabolic functions giving the body heat, ability to digest, assimilate and transform things.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><em>Kapha<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Water and earth<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cohesion so provides structure, support, stability and lubrication.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Table 1 (2)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\"><em>Agni <\/em>(digestive fire)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ayurveda recognises that we are not what we eat, but what we are able to digest and absorb. If <em>agni<\/em> is weak then food cannot be properly digested and may ferment in the gut leading to the accumulation of <em>ama <\/em>(toxins). If <em>agni <\/em>is too strong it can burn the <em>dhatu <\/em>(tissue) resulting in <em>dhatu <\/em>degeneration (2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The digestive fire in the gut is called <em>Jatharagni<\/em>. This transforms and breaks down food into a nourishing essence called <em>ahara rasa<\/em>. This essence is used to build the first <em>dhatu<\/em>, <em>rasa dhatu<\/em> (plasma and lymph). Each <em>dhatu <\/em>has its own <em>agni <\/em>(<em>dhatu-agni<\/em>) that works at a cellular level refining the essence and passing it on to the next <em>dhatu<\/em>. This process is repeated though all seven <em>dhatus <\/em>with the essence becoming more refined and potent. The last <em>dhatu<\/em>, <em>shukra dhatu<\/em> (reproductive fluids), produces <em>ojas <\/em>(vital essence\/immunity) which then moves back through all the <em>dhatus <\/em>to nourish all the levels of the body. If <em>Jatharagni <\/em>or <em>dhatu-agni <\/em>is impaired then the <em>dhatus <\/em>will be low quality and <em>ojas <\/em>will also be low. The quality of the dhatus is also reflected in the <em>strotas<\/em>, organs and glands as these are built and maintained by the <em>dhatu <\/em>(2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In modern science hormones are chemical messengers. In Ayurveda chemical messengers are the <em>dhatu-agni<\/em> (cellular fire) categorized into groups by function, such as digestion or reproduction (2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img width=\"1948\" height=\"1424\" src=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/02201759\/Indigenous-woman-from-Otavalo-ecuador-in-a-religious-offering-in-nature-surrounded-by-stones-and-rose-petals.jpg\" alt=\"Indigenous woman from Otavalo, ecuador in a religious offering in nature surrounded by stones and rose petals\" class=\"wp-image-10445\" style=\"width:558px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/02201759\/Indigenous-woman-from-Otavalo-ecuador-in-a-religious-offering-in-nature-surrounded-by-stones-and-rose-petals.jpg 1948w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/02201759\/Indigenous-woman-from-Otavalo-ecuador-in-a-religious-offering-in-nature-surrounded-by-stones-and-rose-petals.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/02201759\/Indigenous-woman-from-Otavalo-ecuador-in-a-religious-offering-in-nature-surrounded-by-stones-and-rose-petals.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/02201759\/Indigenous-woman-from-Otavalo-ecuador-in-a-religious-offering-in-nature-surrounded-by-stones-and-rose-petals-768x561.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1948px) 100vw, 1948px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\"><em>Strotas <\/em>(channels of circulation)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The body contains innumerable channels called <em>strotas <\/em>that are both visible and invisible. These are a network of collective systems that are the means of circulation and communication between the body, mind and metabolic functions.&nbsp; They provide the pathways for physical substances and emotions to travel and for waste to be removed. <em>Strotas <\/em>are built and maintained by the <em>dhatu<\/em> (2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For proper functioning of a healthy body, endocrine system and hormones, the <em>strotas <\/em>must be open to allow free circulation of nutrients and other essential substances. If the <em>strotas <\/em>are blocked then the circulating substances accumulate in the channels affecting interrupting cellular communication, metabolism of the <em>dhatu<\/em>, preventing waste removal and forming <em>ama <\/em>(7).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\"><em>Doshas <\/em>and the endocrine system<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From a modern science perceptive, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/conditions\/endocrine-system\/\" data-type=\"conditions\" data-id=\"693\">endocrine system<\/a> deals with chemical communication within the body by way of hormones. It works closely with the nervous system. The endocrine glands communicate through the nervous system to coordinate the release of messenger hormones to control digestion, tense or relax muscles or regulate blood flow among other things (4). In Ayurveda, the nervous system and much of the hormonal function is controlled by <em>vata <\/em>(movement). <em>Pitta <\/em>is responsible for metabolism and transformation within the body, so controls the endocrine glands and hormones responsible for metabolism (3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The inter-relatedness between the hypothalamus, pituitary and adrenal glands is referred to as the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis or HPA axis (4). The HPA axis plays an important role in how the body reacts to chronic stress. Besides regulating the stress response the HPA axis helps to maintain basal and stress-related homeostasis of the cardiovascular, immune, metabolic and central nervous systems. Disruption of the HPA axis is at the core of most health issues. For example, when the HPA axis is strong, a woman can often breeze through menopause, but if the HPA axis is depleted and overworked then menopause can be very difficult (4).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hypothalamus collects information regarding the body\u2019s internal wellbeing and regulates the secretion of hormones from the pituitary. It is part of the brain that activates, controls and regulates the autonomic nervous system, endocrine processes and many functions in the body including body temperature, hunger, thirst, sleep and sexual function (4). In Ayurveda, <em>vata<\/em> (movement) and pitta (transformation) control the hypothalamus (3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pituitary gland releases hormones that govern many vital processes. It receives information from the hypothalamus and other endocrine glands via a complex feedback system. In Ayurveda, the pituitary is also controlled by both <em>vata <\/em>and <em>pitta <\/em>(3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The adrenal glands function closely with the nervous system so are primarily controlled by <em>vata<\/em>. <em>Kapha <\/em>controls the adrenal roles in kidney and water metabolism, and <em>pitta <\/em>is also present through the adrenal role in general metabolic balance. The importance of the adrenals is demonstrated by all three doshas playing a role (3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pineal gland produces melatonin and serotonin which are known to interact with the adrenals, thyroid, testes and ovaries. Ayurveda considers a major function of the pineal gland is linking the physical and subtle bodies (etheric, emotional and mental). <em>Vata\u2019s <\/em>sub <em>dosha<\/em>, <em>prana vayu<\/em> controls the pineal (3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pitta <\/em>controls the thyroid as it is responsible for basic metabolic function within the body. The parathyroid regulates levels of calcium and phosphorus in the blood and is also controlled by <em>pitta<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The thymus is known to play a role in growth and immune function. In Ayurveda, the thymus is related to <em>kapha <\/em>and to <em>ojas<\/em>. It is also related to <em>vata\u2019s <\/em>sub-<em>dosha vyana vayu<\/em> which controls balance within the body. (3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pancreas is unique in that it is both an endocrine and exocrine gland. In Ayurveda, it is primarily a <em>kapha <\/em>gland but is also influenced by <em>pitta <\/em>as the pancreas secretes digestive enzymes (2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The testes and ovaries are both primarily <em>kapha <\/em>organs with a known relation to the immunological function and the <em>shukra dhatu<\/em> (reproductive tissues) which creates <em>ojas <\/em>(vital essence) (3).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-fb87bdd ugb-58e400e ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-plain ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><style>.ugb-58e400e .ugb-accordion__title{font-size:26px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\">Understanding the root<\/h2><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/21123722\/woman-field-hay-meadow-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7740\" style=\"width:536px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/21123722\/woman-field-hay-meadow-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/21123722\/woman-field-hay-meadow-scaled.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/21123722\/woman-field-hay-meadow-scaled.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/21123722\/woman-field-hay-meadow-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/21123722\/woman-field-hay-meadow-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\"><em>Dosha <\/em>imbalance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern life is very fast. People are constantly in a state of stress from rushing around, trying to meet tight work deadlines, juggling childcare, social lives and trying to do as much as possible often because of fear of missing out. Modern technology makes it increasingly difficult to switch off and contributes to feelings of being disconnected. Sleep quality also suffers from staying up late or indulging in distractions (social media, films, TV, alcohol) rather than relaxation (self-care) in the evenings (8).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of these things aggravate <em>vata dosha<\/em> which governs the endocrine and nervous system. Vitiated <em>vata <\/em>can cause problems to arise such as anxiety, foggy mind, irregular sleep, digestive issues. Although all three doshas are involved in the functioning of the HPA axis and the rest of the endocrine system, <em>pitta <\/em>and <em>kapha <\/em>are unable to move without <em>vata<\/em>. When <em>vata <\/em>is vitiated, it can then cause <em>pitta <\/em>and <em>kapha <\/em>to also become imbalanced. Imbalances in any of the <em>doshas <\/em>can cause hormonal disorders (2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\"><em>Agni <\/em>and <em>ama<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Imbalanced <em>agni <\/em>can result from stress, imbalances within the <em>doshas<\/em>, eating ultra-processed foods or stale foods, from over-eating, eating in front of devices, eating when not hungry or eating late at night. Food that can\u2019t be digested can ferment in the gut resulting in <em>ama <\/em>(toxins).&nbsp;<em>Ama <\/em>can be moved through the body by vitiated <em>vata <\/em>where it can lodge in a weak <em>dhatu <\/em>causing degeneration and disease. If <em>agni <\/em>is compromised then the <em>dhatu <\/em>will not receive the nourishment that they need to build healthy <em>dhatu<\/em>, organs and <em>strota<\/em> (7).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vitiated <em>vata <\/em>can move <em>ama <\/em>through the <em>strota <\/em>where it will settle in any weak <em>dhatu <\/em>resulting in disease development. If there is a disorder of one endocrine organ, just treating that organ alone will not resolve the issues as the <em>dhatu <\/em>and <em>strota <\/em>that support the organ must first be healed and brought back into balance (4).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Environmental pollutants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are increasing numbers of chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, heavy metals and plastics ending up in our food, water and air. Many of these are endocrine disrupters which are similar to human hormones so bind to endocrine receptors either stimulating or blocking normal hormone responses. Toxins from outside the body are known as <em>garvisha <\/em>(8).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-727094a ugb-ce6acf9 ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-plain ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><style>.ugb-ce6acf9 .ugb-accordion__title{font-size:26px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\">Signs and symptoms<\/h2><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<p>There are many disorders of the endocrine system with varying symptoms. It is always important to consult your health care provider about any symptoms you are experiencing.&nbsp;Some of the common symptoms of HPA axis dysfunction are: (5)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wake up tired, or feel fatigued throughout the day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cognitive issues such as \u201cbrain fog\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trouble falling asleep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower tolerance to stress, irritability, short temper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight gain, especially in the midsection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A weak immune system, getting sick more often<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hair loss in women<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low libido<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-eeddbb9 ugb-db99bd3 ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-plain ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><style>.ugb-db99bd3 .ugb-accordion__title{font-size:26px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\">Herbal solutions<\/h2><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<p>Adaptogenic herbs help the body and mind adapt to stress and balance cortisol by working on the HPA axis. They have a nonspecific defensive response to stress, can increase the power of resistance against multiple stressors physical, mental, chemical, or biological stressors and have a normalising influence on the body and mind (6). Many rasayana (rejuvenative) herbs have adaptogen properties. (7).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/ashwagandha\/\"><img width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/18200109\/Young-Ashwagandha-plant-Withania-somnifera.jpg\" alt=\"Young Ashwagandha plant (Withania somnifera)\" class=\"wp-image-11343\" style=\"width:598px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/18200109\/Young-Ashwagandha-plant-Withania-somnifera.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/18200109\/Young-Ashwagandha-plant-Withania-somnifera-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/18200109\/Young-Ashwagandha-plant-Withania-somnifera-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Young Ashwagandha plant (<em>Withania somnifera<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Ashwagandha<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most adaptogens are stimulating but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/ashwagandha\/\" data-type=\"herb\" data-id=\"276\">Ashwagandha<\/a> is a calming adaptogen. It enhances endocrine function, especially helping to re-regulate the thyroid, testes and adrenal glands. Ashwagandha is very effective for anxiety, fatigue, foggy head, stress induced insomnia and nervous exhaustion due to its nervine and adaptogen functions (5). Ashwagandha has a sweet post digestive (<em>vipaka<\/em>) taste indicating its deep nutritive and hormonal properties as well as its ability to strengthen and nourish the nervous system (4).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Brahmi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/brahmi\/\" data-type=\"herb\" data-id=\"1918\">Brahmi<\/a> has the ability to calm mental turbulence and is particularly good at relieving <em>vata <\/em>disorders. It increases resilience to stress, combats nervous exhaustion and is used for low thyroid function. It is cleansing and can chelate heavy metals in the bloodstream to help remove them from the body (7).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Liquorice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/licorice\/\" data-type=\"herb\" data-id=\"5819\">Liquorice<\/a> has an affinity for the digestive and endocrine systems. It is a remarkable restorative and rejuvenate herb. It\u2019s an adaptogen and strengthening tonic. Through its action on the adrenal glands, it improves resilience to physical and mental stress (6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Amalaki<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/amalaki\/\" data-type=\"herb\" data-id=\"1969\">Amalaki<\/a> soothes <em>pitta<\/em> helping to relieve heat, inflammation and burning throughout the body. It is cleaning and nourishing so helps to purify the blood and build <em>dhatu <\/em>tissue. Amalaki enhances digestion, absorption and helps relieve debility caused by chronic stress. It is one of the ingredients in the ayurvedic formula <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/triphala\/\">Triphala<\/a> and the main ingredient in <em>Chayawanprash<\/em> (7).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Bala<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/bala\/\" data-type=\"herb\" data-id=\"1975\">Bala<\/a> is a great tonic and rejuvenation. It is one of the best adaptogens and nourishing herbs for <em>vata<\/em>, for increasing <em>ojas<\/em>, for enhancing energy, vitality, immunity and resilience to stress. It relieves tension, anxiety, nervous exhaustion and insomnia (7).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/tulsi\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/26164215\/Tulsi-Ocimum-tenuiflorum.jpg\" alt=\"Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum)\" class=\"wp-image-13748\" style=\"width:610px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tulsi (<em>Ocimum tenuiflorum<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Guduchi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/guduchi\/\" data-type=\"herb\" data-id=\"1998\">Guduchi<\/a> enhances immunity, longevity and energy. It helps increase resilience to physical and emotional stress, promotes brain function and eases tension. Guduchi improves digestion, absorption and liver function, it promotes good gut microbiome and clears <em>ama <\/em>from the gut and <em>strotas <\/em>(7).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Tulsi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/tulsi\/\" data-type=\"herb\" data-id=\"3982\">Tulsi<\/a> has an uplifting and strengthening effect on the body and mind as it increases resilience to physical and emotional stress. It also helps to improve appetite, digestion and absorption. Tulsi protects healthy cells from toxicity and clears toxins from the body through its diuretic effect (7).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Shatavari<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/shatavari\/\" data-type=\"herb\" data-id=\"2612\">Shatavari<\/a> is a nourishing tonic considered the most important <em>sattvic<\/em> rejuvenation for women. It is cooling and helps to restore balance when the body and mind are overheated or depleted. It helps to balance female hormones. Shatavari has an affinity for the mind and helps promote mental clarity. It is calming, reduces anxiety and increases resilience to stress (7).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Gokshura<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/gokshura\/\" data-type=\"herb\" data-id=\"1996\">Gokshura<\/a> is a good <em>rasayana <\/em>for <em>pitta <\/em>and <em>vata<\/em>. It promotes clarity, calms the nerves and relives pain. It helps enhance resilience to stress and improves energy. It also helps with the elimination of toxins due to its affinity for the kidneys and urinary system (7).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\"><em>Chyavanprash<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most famous ayurvedic jam. It is used as a nutritive tonic and rejuvenate for almost any condition of weakness or as an energy tonic for all three doshas. Its building and nourishing nature helps create strength, energy and vitality. It nourishes and protects <em>ojas<\/em>. It supports the immune function and body\u2019s natural defences with its high vitamin C content. It stimulates healthy digestion and elimination. Amalaki is the main herb but it also includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/long-pepper\/\">long pepper<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/clove\/\" data-type=\"herb\" data-id=\"10842\">cloves<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/cinnamon\/\">cinnamon<\/a>, ghee, sesame seed oil and many others (7).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ayurveda and herbal medicine are customised to each individual. It is always best to seek advice from a qualified practitioner who can give correct guidance<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-956b204 ugb-98be77d ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-plain ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><style>.ugb-98be77d .ugb-accordion__title{font-size:26px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\">Holistic solutions<\/h2><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Prioritise good gut health (7)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When feeling tired, low or stressed it is very easy to reach for comfort foods or high energy foods which tend to be highly processed, devoid of nutrients and negatively impact <em>agni <\/em>(digestive fire). Simple changes can support <em>agni<\/em>, prevent the formation of <em>ama <\/em>and greatly assist in recovering from chronic stress, hormone imbalance, or adrenal fatigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduce packaged foods, ready-made foods and foods high in white sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce caffeine, nicotine and alcohol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Favour freshly cooked warm foods such as soups and stews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include lots of root vegetables as they are nourishing, grounding and balance <em>vata<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat in a calm environment free of electronic gadgets or devices so you fully focus on your food<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat slowly and stop when 75% full to leave space for digestion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t eat until the previous meal has been digested<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try to eat the largest meal at lunchtime when digestion is strongest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include good fats such as ghee, coconut oil, sesame seed oil and olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include digestive spices to support <em>agni <\/em>such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/ginger\/\">ginger<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/cumin\/\">cumin<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/fennel\/\">fennel<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/coriander\/\">coriander<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img width=\"2048\" height=\"1324\" src=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/21123627\/woman-relax-nature-calm-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8095\" style=\"width:567px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/21123627\/woman-relax-nature-calm-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/21123627\/woman-relax-nature-calm-scaled.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/21123627\/woman-relax-nature-calm-scaled.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/21123627\/woman-relax-nature-calm-768x496.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Slow down<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern life is fast paced so the thought of slowing down can feel impossible. We don\u2019t need to say yes to every social event or schedule our time so that is it completely full of work, hobbies, social dates or classes. It is ok (and important) to make time to do absolutely nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove any known stressors that you can. For stressors that cannot be removed, see if it is possible to change the way you react to them with mindful practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn off your mobile phone and go for a walk in nature. Taking time to observe and be present in nature is very calming. The earth and water qualities will calm <em>vata <\/em>(7).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reduce intense exercises that increase <em>vata <\/em>e.g. HIIT, running and choose slower forms of yoga such as yin or hatha, Tai Chi or Qi Gong (3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Quieten the mind<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pranayama is one of the most powerful and direct practices that calms the mind. Not all breathing exercises are good for everyone as some are over stimulating. <em>Nadi shidhana <\/em>(alternative nostril breathing) is a powerful and quick breathing technique that also helps to calm the mind and to balance hormones (8).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Meditation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meditation helps to balance the mind and emotions, to quieten the endless chatter in the head and clear mental <em>ama<\/em>. Research on meditation shows that it can increase <em>ojas<\/em>, enhance our resilience to stress, reduce cortisol levels, lower blood pressure and negative emotions (8).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Daily routine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Vata <\/em>is balanced through routine. Try to wake at the same time each day, to eat meals at the same time and to be in bed by 10pm. Ensure your daily routine includes time for exercise and self-care practices such as reading, enjoying a relaxing bath and oil massages (7).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\"><em>Abhyanga <\/em>(self love massage)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The regular practice of <em>abhyanga <\/em>calms the nervous system,&nbsp;balances <em>vata<\/em>, lubricates and rejuvenates the tissues, and promotes healthy circulation throughout the body. It is no coincidence that the Sanskrit word for oil, <em>sneha<\/em>, also means love. The skin is the largest organ of the body. When we cover the skin in warm oil it calms the nervous system so it is less likely to release stress hormones which in term contribute to hormonal imbalances. Sesame seed oil is good for calming <em>vata <\/em>while coconut oil is better for soothing <em>pitta <\/em>(8).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized\"><img width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/21123633\/Shirodhara-oil-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8029\" style=\"width:569px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/21123633\/Shirodhara-oil-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/21123633\/Shirodhara-oil-scaled.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/21123633\/Shirodhara-oil-scaled.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/21123633\/Shirodhara-oil-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/i.herbalreality.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/21123633\/Shirodhara-oil-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Shirodhara<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\"><em>Shirodhara<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a lovely treatment which must be carried out by a qualified practitioner. Warm oil is poured on the forehead over the third eye. This treatment directly targets the central nervous system and pineal and pituitary glands causing a state of deep relaxation (7).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\"><em>Nasya<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Nasya<\/em> is the application of herbal oils to the nasal passage. This is the best way to deliver the balancing properties of the herbs and oil to the cerebral cortex. This practice calms the mind and soothes the nasal passage, it relieves accumulated stress and supports mental clarity (7).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">Prioritise sleep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Too little sleep or bad quality sleep contributes to fatigue, light headedness, lowered immunity and endocrine disorders. If lack of sleep goes on too long the adrenal glands can become exhausted. Fatigue is our body communicating that it needs rest, not caffeine or sugary food. If we ignore this signal then imbalance arises. Sleep is one of the most nourishing and restorative things so aim to be in bed by 10pm (8).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\"><em>Panchakarma<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Panchakarma is a deep and thorough cleanse to remove <em>ama<\/em>, <em>garvisha <\/em>and excess doshas. It is very effective at relieving deep seated diseases and for improving physical and mental health. <em>Panchakarma<\/em> must be carried out by a qualified practitioner (7).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-5d9c0c9 ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-plain ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><style>.ugb-5d9c0c9 .ugb-accordion__title{font-size:26px !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\">References<\/h2><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hormones: What They Are, Function &amp; Types. Cleveland Clinic. <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/22464-hormones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/22464-hormones<\/a>. Accessed September 8, 2022.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smith, V., 2016. Anatomy and Physiology in Ayurveda Dietekon, Switzerland: EIVS Gmbh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Artreya,.1999.&nbsp; Ayurvedic Healing for Woman. India. NAB Printing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yance D. Adaptogens In Medical Herbalism. Vermont: Healing Arts Press; 2013.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patel D. HPA Axis Dysfunction Explained: The Facts You Need to Know. Functional Medicine. <a href=\"https:\/\/webfmd.com\/hpa-axis-dysfunction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/webfmd.com\/hpa-axis-dysfunction\/<\/a>. Published 2019. Accessed September 09, 2022.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winston D, Maimes S. Adaptogens. New York: Inner Traditions International, Limited; 2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>McIntyre, A., 2012. The Ayurveda bible. Alresford: Godsfield.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Welch C. Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life &#8211; Achieving Optimal Health And Wel. Philadelphia: De Capo Press; 2011.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tata, Jamshed R. \u201cOne Hundred Years of Hormones.\u201d US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, U.S. National Library of Medicine, June 2005, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1369102\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1369102\/<\/a>. 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We find out more how hormonal health works. Understanding hormonal health The word \u201chormone\u201d often conjures up negative images for women\u2019s menstrual health, but it isn\u2019t just women who are affected by the hormone system (also called the endocrine system). Hormonal balance for men is important too. This article focuses more so on stress hormones, the HPA axis and the nervous system. 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