HORMONE HACKS

ADAPTOGENS

These plant supplements, including ashwagandha, maca and ginseng, help balance hormone levels, increase energy and boost general wellbeing.

*** BROCCOLI AND MUSTARD POWDER

Boost broccoli’s powers with mustard powder. Kalinik says to add the powder to vinaigrette and drizzle it over broccoli.

*** THE RABBIT POSE

Like child’s pose, but with arms stretched back to hold your feet and your chin tucked into your chest. It stimulates the thyroid gland to create a sense of balance.

*** OHHHHHHM

Skip the chanting in your yoga class? You could be missing out. Chanting stimulates the meridian points on the roof of your mouth and helps trigger serotonin and dopamine.