News India Live, Digital Desk: Today’s hectic life and deteriorating lifestyle is having the worst impact on women’s health. Hormonal imbalance has become a problem which alone brings with it many problems like PCOS, thyroid, hair fall, sudden weight gain and mood swings. Health experts believe that your ‘morning routine’ can be more effective in eliminating these problems than medicines. If you also feel tired as soon as you wake up in the morning, then you just need to improve your 6 habits.

1. First rays of the sun and natural light

The first thing you do when you wake up in the morning is open the curtains of your room and spend some time in natural light. Sunlight regulates our ‘circadian rhythm’, thereby maintaining the balance of melatonin and cortisol hormones in the body. It not only improves your thyroid function but also helps in getting good sleep at night.

2. ‘Hormone-friendly’ drinks before caffeine

Most women have a habit of drinking tea or coffee in the morning on an empty stomach. According to experts, consuming caffeine on an empty stomach increases cortisol (stress hormone) level, which can worsen PCOS and thyroid. Instead, start your day with lukewarm water, cinnamon tea or soaked dry fruits. It kick-starts your metabolism.

3. Protein Rich Breakfast

It is essential to have protein in breakfast for hormonal balance. In the morning, choose options like eggs, paneer, sprouts or dal ka cheela. Protein keeps your blood sugar stable, which reduces mood swings and sugar cravings throughout the day. It is also important to prevent hair fall and growth of new hair.

4. 15 minutes of mindful movement

It is not necessary that you go to the gym, but do yoga, stretching or walk for 15 to 20 minutes in the morning. Certain yoga asanas like ‘Butterfly Pose’ or ‘Bhujangasana’ increase blood circulation in the pelvic area, which proves to be a panacea for PCOS and menstrual irregularities.

5. Distance from gadgets and ‘me-time’

Checking your phone as soon as you wake up immediately puts your mind under stress. Spend the first hour of the morning as a ‘digital detox’. Do deep breathing exercises or meditation. It calms your nervous system and reduces the pressure on the adrenal glands, which improves mood.

6. Take special care of hydration

After sleeping overnight our body becomes dehydrated. Drinking enough water in the morning is important to flush out toxins from the body. If toxins accumulate in the body, the liver will not be able to process hormones properly. You can also make it a ‘detox drink’ by adding some lemon or ginger to water.