And more specifically, that you could benefit frombalancing your hormonesto avoid this lethargic fate.

The proposed remedies are oftendiets, supplements,andworkout regimens.

And for some, curiosity about hormones is mounting.

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At face value, this interest may seem perfectly natural.

The only problem is the fact that the concept of balancing your hormones is mostly nonsense.

However, these conditions existence doesnt mean theres an inverse situation of an ideally balanced hormonal state.

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For starters, what are hormones?

Hormone levelsvary from person to person1, and levels evenchange over time2.

But the promise of perfection is based on misunderstanding at best and manipulation at worst.

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But most doctors assess hormones individually, not systemically.

We check for hormonal dysfunction, hormonal excess, or hormonal shortage, says Dr. De la Rosa.

Its not a balance protocol.

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Were looking for the appropriate levels.

The promise of perfection is based on misunderstanding at best and manipulation at worst.

Rather than acknowledging these are normal parts of life, hormones take the blame.

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Canor shouldyou be proactive about hormone health?

Generally, hormone health is not something you’re gonna wanna actively worry about.

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