When it comes to erectile health, most people only think about blood flow, and that is the perfect place to start. However, millions of men nowadays are struggling with something far more subtle but equally detrimental: hormonal imbalance.
The question here is how hormones, especially low testosterone and excess estrogen, can quietly chip away at energy, desire, and performance over time. And more importantly, what you can do to restore balance.
Testosterone plays a powerful role in a man’s vitality. Look at all it does!
Impacts your sex drive, making you feel naturally drawn to intimacy.
Your body responds fully when aroused, without hesitation.
You feel more confident about yourself.
You handle stress without snapping or shutting down.
You have the energy and drive to start and finish what matters.
But in today’s world, testosterone doesn’t always get to lead the way. Why is that so?
With a diet of processed and sugary foods, daily chronic stress, poor sleep, and hidden hormone disruptors (like plastics and chemicals), many men are facing estrogen dominance without realizing it.
Let’s pause and look at what that might feel like:
You don’t think about sex as often, or when you do, the desire feels muted.
You feel more tired, even after a good night’s sleep. You’re not as motivated in life as before.
Weight gathers around your middle, and it doesn’t budge, no matter what you try.
You’re easily frustrated over minor annoyances, like traffic or small delays.
You notice subtle changes in your chest, like enlargement of your breast tissue or tenderness in the chest area.
This is no longer rare. It’s happening to men in their 20s, 40s, 60s, and beyond. Why? Because our environment is full of man-made compounds that mimic estrogen in the body and interfere with hormone balance.
When hormones are out of balance, the body can’t function as it was designed to.
But don’t lose heart. In her 50+ years of working in holistic health, Mum has seen this pattern again and again. Hormonal imbalances may be common but they’re not permanent. Here are some recommendations:
Wild yam isn’t testosterone; it does not contain any hormones, actually. Rather, it supports the endocrine system, which makes hormones in the first place. Think of it like feeding the factory that builds what your body needs. Mum often says wild yam helps the body find its balance again, especially when stress, age, or chemical exposure fuels hormonal imbalances. It’s a key ingredient wild yam creams and the body absorbs it better topically.
This small palm plant has big benefits for men. It supports prostate health and helps regulate testosterone by blocking the conversion to excess estrogen. That’s important! When estrogen levels creep up, testosterone tends to drop causing energy, libido, and drive to drop as well. Saw palmetto helps keep things in balance, especially for men dealing with an enlarged prostate or early signs of hormone-related fatigue.
Nettle isn’t just for allergies. It’s a powerful hormone balancer that helps reduce estrogen dominance by preventing testosterone from being tied up or converted. It also supports the liver, which is where old estrogen gets processed and cleared out. Nettle is one of the best herbs for helping a man feel strong again: clear-headed, motivated, and steady.
Maca grows in the high Andes and has been used for centuries to support stamina, fertility, and mood. It’s what herbalists call a tonic herb, something that brings the whole body back into a state of strength over time. For men, maca can help boost energy, support healthy libido, and even improve how the body handles stress.
This calming root works deep in the nervous system, helping to lower cortisol, the stress hormone that often steals from testosterone. When cortisol is high, it tells the body to survive, not reproduce, shutting down hormone production. Ashwagandha helps with stress management so men feel more like themselves again: steady, focused, and calm in the face of pressure.
Though more commonly used in women, Vitex can support the pituitary gland, which is like the control panel for your hormones. For men who’ve dealt with long-term stress or endocrine disruption, it can help reset the signals between the brain and the glands. It’s not as well-known for male health, but when used in the right context, it can be incredibly helpful in restoring the body’s natural rhythm.
Mum always says, “Use it or lose it.” Strength training sends a clear signal to the body: build, don’t break down. Lifting weights—or even doing simple bodyweight exercises like squats, lunges, or push-ups can naturally boost testosterone and lower excess estrogen. You don’t need a gym or fancy equipment. Just 15–20 minutes, twice a week, can begin to shift your whole hormone picture in the right direction.
Hormones are built from cholesterol and fats, so if you’re eating low-fat everything (or the wrong kind of fat), your body may not have the building blocks it needs. Healthy fats like olive oil, avocado, and raw nuts help your body make testosterone and keep inflammation down. A drizzle of olive oil on your salad might not seem like much, but over time, it makes a difference.
Sugar is sneaky. It raises insulin, which then drives estrogen higher and lowers testosterone. That’s why so many men with sugar-heavy diets struggle with energy, weight gain, and low libido. The good news is, even small changes help. Swap soft drinks for water, abstain from snacks focusing on keeping yourself well-hydrated, as oftentimes the body does not know the difference between being hungry, bored, and thirsty. Your hormones—and your energy—will thank you.
Good sleep is just as important as good food. Testosterone doesn’t get made when you’re rushing or wired, rather it builds during deep, restful sleep. Try getting to bed at the same time each night, ideally between 9pm and 10pm. The most restorative sleep happens between 9PM - 2AM, so aiming to sleep earlier and wake up earlier will make an incredible difference. I tell you, for many men, it’s the missing piece.
The liver clears out old estrogen, and the gut helps regulate how hormones are recycled. If either one is sluggish, hormones stay out of balance. Drinking enough water, eating fiber, and including fermented foods like sauerkraut, kefir, or even a bit of kombucha can help keep everything moving. A happy gut and a healthy liver go a long way toward steady hormones.
Hormone imbalance doesn’t mean something’s broken beyond repair. The body is always trying to bring itself back to balance, we just have to give it the right conditions. With the right foods, good sleep, a little movement, and some herbal support, men can rebuild strength, desire, and steadiness over time.
