Accidents Happen: A Guide to Children's Emergencies

When it comes to your day-to-day health, most people take things into their own hands – aspirin for the odd headache, multivitamins to give them nutrients they miss, and other examples of casual self-medication. But trying to better your health doesn't have to be limited to those medications that you've been using all your life – in fact, including a select few natural hormones can give you the boost to your health you've been looking for. So if you're looking for a few natural hormones you can pick up at your local pharmacy or drug store without a prescription that can improve your health, then here's what you need to know.

Estrogen

This one's for the ladies (if you don't fall into that category, the next section might interest you more). Low estrogen in women leads to a whole host of problems – osteoporosis, intense vaginal dryness, hot flashes, migraines, infertility, and other problems you may recognize from menopause checklists – that can seriously impact your health negatively. If you find that one or more of these problems are occurring (to the extent that you notice them) in your daily life, you may want to start supplementing with over-the-counter estrogen. Generally, estrogen supplements have a recommended dose on the back of the packaging – begin there, allowing for a week or two on supplements before adjusting the dose.

Testosterone

Men, this one might be more your speed. Bolstering low testosterone levels in men can lead to a quicker response time for your muscles, a more efficient metabolism, and better overall health. Signs of low testosterone include decreased sexual function, increased fat deposits, and even depression – so if any of those sound painfully familiar, try a low dose of testosterone and see if that helps to clear any of those issues up. Once again, start with the recommended dose on the packaging, but don't stray too far beyond it without talking to an endocrinologist.

Melatonin

One of the most important hormones that your body produces, melatonin is that tiny hormone in your body that helps you get sleepy at nighttime and can even heighten your metabolism. If you've got insomnia, bad jet lag, or a messed up sleep schedule (college students and graveyard shift workers are usually the biggest sufferers here), taking a dose of melatonin every night right before bed (3-5g is the general dose, but you may need to half or double it, depending on your sleep needs) helps you to sleep more quickly and more deeply, allowing you to wake up refreshed and rested in the morning, which helps your body to function more efficiently overall.

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