6 Things Disrupting Women's Hormones (and How to Balance Hormones Naturally)

Are Your Hormones Out of Balance? 6 Hidden Disruptors You Need to Know! Did you know that over 80% of women experience hormonal imbalances at some point in their lives? From PCOS and infertility to menopause symptoms and thyroid issues, hormonal health is more critical than ever. In this episode of The Dr. Josh Axe Show, Dr. Axe dives into the six biggest culprits behind hormone disruption—and how you can restore balance naturally through diet, supplements, and lifestyle changes. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How hormonal birth control alters your body’s natural rhythms and what to do if you've been on the pill long-term Why high cortisol is wreaking havoc on your metabolism, sleep, and fertility (and how to fix it) Insulin Resistance & Weight Gain: The #1 hormonal problem in women today—how it leads to PCOS, weight gain, and energy crashes 1 in 8 women suffer from thyroid imbalances—learn the early warning signs and best natural remedies How hidden chemicals in plastics, food, and cosmetics throw off your hormones Cycle Syncing: How to eat, exercise, and supplement according to your menstrual phases for hormonal harmony If you’re dealing with irregular periods, fatigue, weight fluctuations, or menopause symptoms, this episode is packed with science-backed solutions to help you take control of your health. Don’t miss this deep dive into hormone balance!  #hormonalbalance #womenshealth #naturalhealth #draxe Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. ------  00:00 Ad 00:58 Top 6 Things Disrupting Your Hormones 19:04 Diet To Balance Out Your Cycle 24:01 Different Phases of Menstrual Cycle 33:36 Perimenopause Diet 37:45 Diet and Exercise for Menopause 42:34 Yin and Yang Supporting Foods 50:46 Pros & Cons of Hormone Replacement Therapy  ------  Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook TikTok Website ------  Staying healthy in today's world is an upstream battle. Subscribe to Wellness Weekly, your 5-minute dose of sound health advice to help you grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Every Wednesday, you'll get:  Holistic health news & life-hacks from a biblical world view Powerful free resources including classes, Q&As, and guides from Dr. Axe The latest episodes of The Dr. Josh Axe Show Sign up here → https://forms.thehealthinstitute.com/l-77  Submit your questions via voice memo to be featured on the show → speakpipe.com/drjoshaxe  ------  Links:  We’ve created a full blog post that walks through the main points and insights from this episode. If you'd like to dive deeper or revisit the information later, this is a helpful resource to keep on hand. Read it here → https://thehealthinstitute.com/2025/02/19/the-6-hidden-culprits-behind-hormonal-imbalance-you-need-to-know/ https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db327.htm https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2022/concerned-future-inflation https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2021/09/insulin-resistance-major-depressive-disorder.html https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-statistics/overweight-obesity https://www.thyroid.org/media-main/press-room/ https://www.niehs.nih.gov/sites/default/files/health/materials/endocrine_disruptors_508.pdf https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-022-01679-y https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27281304/  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10454194/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10973707/ https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/1/27 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34201460/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36675477/ https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-news/the-sleep-gender-gap-nighttime-disparities-between-women-and-men https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/15245-hormone-therapy-for-menopause-symptoms  ------  Ads:  Even if your bloodwork looks "normal," your symptoms could point to Cell Danger Response (CDR). Discover how to break free from CDR and unlock your full potential at https://beyondbloodwork.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices