# 5 - What is hormone balance?
In today’s chat, we’ll simplify the concept of hormonal balance, focusing on the two main hormones: estrogen and progesterone. We’ll also touch on other important hormones like insulin and cortisol. Understanding these basics makes everything else clearer and helps you manage your overall health better. I’ll walk you through a healthy menstrual cycle, explain what happens when this balance is off, like with estrogen dominance, and share practical steps you can take to improve it. If you’re re...