Why choose chemical-free cleaning products if you want to live a hormone-friendly lifestyle?

Most people have no idea how household cleaning products can affect their hormonal balance. If you're experiencing fatigue, bloating or cycle disturbances, it might not be your body's "fault" but the everyday chemicals you use to clean. Chemical-free cleaning products are key to a hormone-friendly lifestyle.

How do chemicals affect your hormone system?

Many conventional cleaning products contain xenoestrogens, chemicals that mimic natural hormones but completely disrupt their function. These endocrine-disrupting chemicals have been linked:

• estrogen dominant

• the development of fibroids

• with thyroid problems

• fatigue, bloating and skin problems

The pillars of a hormone-friendly lifestyle

Keeping your hormones in balance is not just about diet - a chemical-free household is just as important. Here are some principles to follow if you're switching to a hormone-friendly lifestyle:

• Use chemical-free cleaning products at home (e.g. Cycle products)

• Avoid artificial fragrances and colours

• Don't drink from a plastic bottle - choose a glass or steel container

• Read labels and avoid BPA, phthalates, SLS

Bloating and fatigue? It might not just be your diet

Hormonal imbalance can also cause bloating, mood swings and chronic fatigue. The body signals that something is wrong. Hormone-disrupting chemicals can exacerbate symptoms - and this is especially true for women, who can be exposed to up to 500 chemicals a day in their own homes!

How can chemical-free cleaning products help?

Chemical-free cleaning products:

• do not contain endocrine disrupting substances

• do not irritate the skin or respiratory tract

• support the detoxifying function of the liver in the long term

• contribute to hormonal balance

Tip: Try the Cycle Cycle range - it's local, made from natural ingredients and hormone friendly!

Extra tips to support your hormone system

A hormone-friendly lifestyle is not just about cleaning products. Here's what else you can do:

• Drink plenty of clean water (from a bottle)

• Eat fibre-rich, organic foods

• Support your liver function with e.g. milk thistle, broccoli seed extract

• Use an infrared sauna or sweat regularly (detox!)

• Avoid stress and get enough sleep - cortisol is a hormone!

 Summary - The power of informed choices

If you want to do something about your health, start where you encounter the most chemicals every day: in your home. A chemical-free cleaning products is not just an environmentally friendly choice, it's a real investment in your hormone balance and long-term well-being. With a little care, you can do a lot to keep your body functioning harmoniously.

Written by Zita Zsolnai naturopath

Source:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28205155/

https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/endocrine