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Although people talk a lot about hormones in regard to women, we don't talk as much about the importance of hormone balance for men. We associate the reckless nature of youth as a symptom of hormones, and we recognize that testosterone deficiency leads to sexual dysfunction, but hormonal dysfunction can affect us at any point in our lives, and it can have significant effects upon our ability to participate in a healthy and active lifestyle. Men Need Hormone Balance Too Just because you're a man doesn't mean that your health and well-being aren't largely at the whim of your underlying balance of hormones. Hormones are the primary tools that the body uses to regulate itself, and if they get out of whack, you may be in for some serious trouble. Hormone Imbalance can cause countless medical issues. Did you know that your obesity may be the result of a chemical imbalance that tells your body to store too much fat? Did you know that the overproduction of cortisol and other hormones can contribute to frighteningly high levels of stress, which can even break down your immune system? These same kinds of imbalance can even prevent you from getting a full night's sleep. All that tossing and turning really puts a damper on your health. There are even hormone imbalances that can cause your body to forget to tell you when you are full, making it incredibly easy to overeat. Short Term Effects of Hormone Imbalance Correctable; Long Term Effects can Become Chronic Although the short term effects of most of these issues are reversible, if you let things go wrong for too long, you can find yourself in some serious metabolic trouble. Diabetes is one of the most devastating chronic illnesses in the United States today, but Type-Two Diabetes is completely the result of human choice and inaction. By choosing not to regulate your hormones more effectively earlier in life, you put yourself in a position where you will be taking insulin for the rest of your life. How to Avoid Stress Hormone Imbalance There are some easy ways to avoid Stress Hormone Imbalance, however. The most effective way is to start exercising! Just one hour per day, three times a week is enough to greatly decrease the rate at which your adrenal glands and hypothalamus send signals for cortisol and epinephrine production. Combining diet and exercise can also be an effective way to decrease cortisol production. If you shrink the size of your fat cells, you can significantly reduce the rate at which your fat cells produce cortisol. Simply taking steps to mitigate stress in your life is an obvious and effective way to restore Stress Hormone balance as well. Take time out of your day to engage in meditation or yoga. Spend time doing things you enjoy. Simply taking the time to slow down and take things easy for awhile can have a fantastic effect on your overall health and stress levels. Another way to decrease your exposure to cortisol is to try to consume organic foods as often as possible. There is an oft- used pesticide which has been scientifically proven to increase Abby's Magazine - Volume 5 Issue 2| Page 53