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...
Standard skincare methods tend to run into some problems in warmer weather. Transitioning to products that focus on gentle cleansing , UV protection , hydration and matte textures may create a more reliable skincare routine. Understand How Warm Weather Affects the Skin To start planning a skincare routine for warm climates it is necessary to understand how hotter weather actually affects the skin. During warmer months people often find that their skin is oilier and more prone to pimples and discoloration. These things can be due to increased blood flow in the body as it tries to cool off. More sweat and oil may also be overproduced in warm weather to protect the skin and reduce overall heat. Another major influence is the sun itself. Hotter temperatures are caused by longer days, meaning more exposure to potentially damaging sun rays . Though sunlight may produce a little helpful vitamin D , it might greatly damage skin cells, resulting in rougher, di...