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Whatever age you are, exercise should feature as a regular part of your lifestyle. Why? Keeping active encourages the body to maintain strength and dexterity as we age; allows us to improve our appearance and build self-confidence; and supports our cardiovascular, immune, digestive, respiratory and other systems within our bodies – including the endocrine system (which regulates our hormones). So exactly how does exercise affect your hormones and which kind of exercise is best for hormone balancing ? Throughout our lives, our hormones will have an impact on, and be impacted by, all of the interconnected systems within the body. We know that by maintaining a regular exercise routine from puberty onwards can help to keep our hormones happy, which in turn, keeps the rest of the body happy – however, we know that that’s not always easy! According to  Government figures , only 61.4% of people in the UK over the age of 16 are physically active (engaging in 150 minutes or more of moderat...

At the height of summer you might notice some signs of aggravated Pitta rising. Those with high Pitta constitutions are more likely to show these symptoms, but don’t forget also Kapha and Vata types can get vitiated Pitta! Pitta is the energy of fire and water. Its main seat is in the centre of the body around the navel (manipura and solar plexus chakra). Its primary sites are in the small intestine and lower stomach (whereas upper stomach is Kapha territory and large intestines are Vata). The Pitta transformational forces fire up stagnant Kapha and give direction to erratic Vata. When Pitta gets out of balance and starts to overheat and overflow, you might recognise some of these signs of aggravated Pitta! Signs of aggravated Pitta in the body 1 Inflammation Any kind of inflammation is an indication of excess Pitta fire in the body. Skin rashes, heat rash, acne and boils are typical examples of aggravated Pitta showing in the skin. 2 Burning Burning sensations like su...

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We have all heard the phrase ‘food is fuel’ – but what does that mean? A bit like a car, we need fuel in order to function. However, while cars require petrol or diesel, we require food! So, how does food affect our hormones? Food provides the nutrients we need to maintain healthy body systems, including the production, metabolism and detoxification of hormones. Therefore, if we don’t get enough of the right nutritious foods, our hormone balance can suffer. Why Does Food Have Such A Big Impact On Hormones? There are around 200 different hormones in the human body. These are chemical messengers that control a number of systems, such as our metabolism , the immune system, menstrual cycle and reproduction. Consuming certain foods can provide the nutrients that we need in order to facilitate the production of hormones. How Does Food Affect Hormones? An Important Example Steroid hormones – including testosterone , estrogen and progesterone – contribute to the normal function of all of t...