Hormones: The secret health code your body is trying to signal you with
Getting enough sleep but still feeling tired? Eating the same amount but gaining weight? Mood swings, irritability, or feeling unmotivated to live life? These symptoms may not be just stress or insufficient sleep, as many people believe. They could be "silent signals from hormones" that are starting to lose their balance. This is a problem that will affect many Thais in 2025.
What are hormones and why are they important?
Hormones is A chemical produced by the “endocrine glands”. Such as the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, adrenal gland, pancreas, ovaries (in women) and testicles (in men), which are responsible for sending signals to various organs to control bodily functions, such as:
Metabolism Such as burning fat, sugar and energy.
Sleep–Wake Cycle such as Melatonin hormone Helps you sleep soundly
Hunger–fullness sensation For example, insulin, ghrelin, and leptin control appetite.
Reproductive system and sexual performance Such as estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.
Body growth and repair such as growth hormone Helps restore cells while you sleep
even hormone There will be only a small amount in the body, but if there is an imbalance, such as too much or too little, it can lead to Hormonal health problems Chronic disease that many Thai people are currently facing
Thai people's health in a fast-paced era: What are hormones signaling?
From the Thai Health Report 2025 It states that more than 13.4 million Thais have mental health problems, suicide rates are soaring, and working-age people are more likely to experience stress and mood swings.
At the same time, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and obesity are also increasing continuously, reflecting thatA hectic lifestyle, little sleep, and a diet rich in processed foods clearly impact hormonal health.
Those at greatest risk are those aged 30–50 years who have a heavy workload, stress and insufficient rest.
These symptoms are common signs that your hormones are out of balance.
Chronic fatigue, even after resting
Weight gain is easy, no matter how much you control your diet, it doesn't go down.
Frequent hunger, especially for sweets or starches
Insomnia, restless sleep
Irritable, depressed, unmotivated
Dull complexion, decreased immunity
sexual dysfunction
Hormones change with age. Understand the “rhythm of life” to plan for balanced health.
Hormones in the body are not released at the same rate throughout life. Instead, they change with age in a pattern, like waves that rise and fall, profoundly impacting both physical and mental health. Understanding this rhythm is key to planning an anti-aging and personalized health plan.
Childhood and adolescence: The beginning of growth and physical and hormonal changes.
This age is when the body begins to produce hormones at levels that cause significant changes, especially sex hormones (Estrogen, Testosterone), growth hormone (Growth Hormone) and DHEA.
These hormones play a key role in bone, muscle, brain, nervous system, and reproductive organ development.
Sleeping, eating, and stress-management behaviors at this age will affect hormones and long-term growth.
advice: Getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, and avoiding sugar from an early age can help prevent insulin resistance and lay the foundation for good hormonal health later in life.
30+: The Silent Hormonal Turning Point
Even though you may appear healthy on the outside or show no obvious signs of illness, in reality, many hormones are slowly declining, especially hormones related to body recovery and vitality, such as growth hormone, testosterone, and DHEA.
Many people begin to experience problems such as fatigue, weight gain around the waist, difficulty sleeping, or unexplained mood swings.
Work and family stress, along with insufficient sleep, can further stimulate cortisol and disrupt other hormones.
advice:This is an important starting point for long-term health planning.Preliminary hormone test and adjust behavior to slow down deterioration from the beginning
Age 40+: Hormones start to fluctuate more and affect daily life.
For women: Estrogen and progesterone levels begin to decline erratically, causing hot flashes, mood swings, insomnia, or irregular menstrual cycles (perimenopause).
For men: Testosterone and DHEA decrease, affecting energy, strength, muscle mass, sexual performance, and self-confidence.
Both genders tend to experience a decreased metabolic rate, making it easier to gain weight, even when eating the same amount.
advice: At this age you should startIn-depth hormone analysis To truly assess the balance and plan individual care, including nutrition, sleep, exercise, and supplementing with essential vitamins or nutrients.
Age 50+: A transitional age where hormones affect your overall health.
woman: Entering full menopause, estrogen and progesterone levels drop significantly, affecting various systems including the heart, bones, memory, mood, and skin.
man: Entering andropause (a gradual decline in male hormones), although symptoms may not be obvious, puts you at risk for muscle weakness, osteoporosis, depression, and heart disease.
The body's overall immunity and recovery power are reduced, and stress hormones like cortisol are more active than recovery hormones like growth hormone or DHEA.
advice: This age is therefore suitable for care.Holistic health Both physical and mental and hormonal balance such as using Bioidentical Hormone, restoring the metabolism and balancing. Microbiome
“Many people think that since you are young, you don’t have to worry about hormone But actually, hormone It can start to change from the age of 25-30 years, especially people who are stressed, sleep little, live a fast-paced life all the time, or even eat inappropriate foods such as eating processed foods regularly.” This is an observation from a medical expert who emphasizes that taking care hormone It is not limited to the elderly, but it is a matter that young people and working people should pay attention to from today in the following ways. Anti-aging medicine” – Dr. Araya Damnoensawat (Dr. Am)
Example case of hormone testing from a doctor at W9 Wellness
True stories from patients who experienced health problems due to hormonal imbalance and received personalized advice from W9 Wellness Center doctors.
Case 1: Ms. B, premature ovarian failure
Female, 38 years old
“My periods are becoming more irregular and distant. I can’t sleep. I have mood swings.”
🧪 Detected:
Very low estrogen and progesterone
📉 Diagnosis: Entering premature ovarian failure
🩺 Care guidelines
Adjust your lifestyle to avoid estrogen disrupters such as plastics, pesticides, and heavy metals.
Provides personalized nutritional supplements to nourish the ovaries and detoxification system.
✅ Results after 6 months
Symptoms improved
Menstruation becomes more regular
Case 2: Mr. C has chronic insomnia.
Male, 40 years old / Hard-working executive
“I haven’t been able to sleep for 4 years. I have to rely on sleeping pills. I feel tired even after sleeping for several hours.”
🧪 Detected
Cortisol is low in the morning but abnormally high at night.
Low DHEA
🩺 Care guidelines
Adjust your lifestyle to reduce stress.
Provides nutritional supplements that help balance the hormone cortisol.
✅ Results after 3 months
Symptoms improved
Start reducing your use of sleeping pills.
Case 3: Mr. A gets tired easily, gains weight, and has trouble sleeping deeply.
Female, 38 years old
“Easily tired, can’t sleep deeply, and gain weight quickly even though I don’t eat much.”
🧪 Detected
High cortisol late at night
Insulin resistance begins
🩺 Care guidelines
Personalised diet, sleep and nutritional supplements
✅ Results after 3 months
Weight loss of 4 kg
Sleep deeper
Improved mood
Start taking care of yourself by understanding the “inside” through personalized hormone testing.
Understanding your hormones isn't just for the sick, it's for those who want to get to know their bodies more deeply to provide targeted preventative and anti-aging care. A thorough hormone assessment and consultation with a physician specializing in anti-aging medicine will help you understand potential imbalances and effectively plan your own personalized healthcare.
In addition to hormone testing to assess and balance hormone levels, there are simple practices you can implement in your daily life to help maintain hormone balance.
Nutrition: Focus on unprocessed foods, reduce sugar and simple carbohydrates, choose to eat enough protein, good fats and fiber, and get vitamins and minerals that are essential for hormone function.
Exercise: Proper exercise, such as weight training and cardio, stimulates the release of beneficial hormones and reduces insulin resistance.
Stress Management: Practice relaxation techniques, such as meditation, yoga, or spending time in nature, to lower levels of stress hormones like cortisol.
Sleep: Go to bed and wake up at the same time each night, create a sleep-friendly environment (dark, cool, quiet), and avoid blue light from electronic devices before bed to promote melatonin and growth hormone production.
Hormone-disrupting chemicals: For example, certain chemicals in plastics (BPA), some pesticides, can mimic or interfere with the functioning of hormones in the body.
Therefore, understanding your hormones is not just about health, but also about the turning point of living a long and healthy life, especially in an era where stress, diet, and lifestyle imbalances are challenging the health of Thai people more than ever.
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