Not sure where to start when it comes to supporting healthy hormones? Check out these suggestions and learn more with the individual spotlights linked below.

The endocrine system is a network of glands throughout the body that make hormones - insulin, thyroid hormone, cortisol, sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone) and more. The hormones made in the endocrine system are responsible for almost every cell, organ, and function in the body.

Adrenal, thyroid and sex hormones work in a cycle together. Thyroid hormone affects sex hormones. Adrenal hormones affect thyroid hormones. Sex hormones affect adrenal hormones. So when one part of the cycle is out of balance, there are consequences for the entire endocrine system.

THYROID & ADRENALS The adrenal glands are located just above the kidneys and are known for the 'fight or flight' response. This response is natural and necessary. It protects us when in high stress situations (like running from a lion), but the constant stress of daily life often keeps our adrenals on overdrive. Stress: try CortiStop, EndoFlex Vitality, NingXia Red and Super B

The thyroid gland performs a myriad of tasks in the body. It regulates metabolism, energy, body temperature, and hormone production which impacts just about every other body system in some way. Thyroid support is always important, but it is especially so for women aged 25-45 and before/during/after pregnancy. Thyroid: try Thyromin, NingXia Red, and EndoFlex

SEX HORMONES Estrogen, progesterone and testosterone play a huge role in our overall health - everything from reproduction to muscle tone to mood to energy levels. Chronic stress, improper nutrition, low vitamin D levels, an unhealthy gut balance and yeast overgrowth can all negatively affect estrogen, progesterone and testosterone.

• Low estrogen: try FemiGen, Clary Sage, and EndoFlex
• Low progesterone: try Progessence Plus, FemiGen and EndoFlex
• Men's hormone health: try PowerGize, Idaho Blue Spruce, and NingXia Red
• Overall hormone balance (estrogen/progesterone/testosterone): try Progessence Plus, EndoGize, NingXia Red and Super B

MENSTRUAL CYCLE When estrogen, progesterone and testosterone are out of balance, it can cause some pretty uncomfortable symptoms during the monthly cycle. Other factors for painful periods include overall inflammation and even dietary sensitivities. This topic is multifactorial, but here are a few options when it comes to balancing and supporting menstrual cycles.

• Hormonal tension: try Clary Sage, EndoGize, and Golden Turmeric
• Fertility support: try Progessence Plus, EndoGize, and NingXia Red
• Menstrual support (PMS, cramping, etc.): try Progessence Plus, EndoGize, Golden Turmeric and NingXia Red
• Menopause: try FemiGen, Clary Sage, and Golden Turmeric
• Uterine tissue support: try Progessence Plus, Golden Turmeric, and CortiStop (intermittently)

For more on these products, check out the individual product spotlights linked below!