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What Your Period Can Reveal About Your Hormonal Health

Your menstrual cycle is more than just a monthly occurrence—it’s a window into your overall health. Your period can reveal essential clues about your hormonal balance, fertility, metabolism, and even stress levels. When your cycle is out of sync, it could be your body’s way of signaling an underlying imbalance that needs attention. In this blog post, we’ll explore what your period can tell you about your hormonal health, common signs of imbalance, and natural strategies to support optimal hormone function.

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Herbs 101: Your Guide to Herbs + Hormone Balance

For centuries, traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and Western herbalism have relied on specific plants to support the body. 

Herbs can be great for a number of issues: digestion, immunity, etc, but we will spend today focusing on herbs specifically for hormone balance.

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Nettle Tea Infusion

Nettles are rich in potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, and other nutrients that help to replenish minerals, balance hormones, and support energy.

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Minerals and Their Hidden Impact on Women’s Hormones

Let’s talk about an often-overlooked piece of the puzzle when it comes to women’s hormones, cycles, and fertility.

Mineral imbalance!

Minerals are essential micronutrients that play a vital role in countless bodily functions, including hormone production and regulation, thyroid function, blood sugar regulation, and the list goes on. In this blog post, we'll delve into the key minerals that significantly impact women's hormone health and how optimizing your mineral intake can help you feel your best.

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Iron Boosting Smoothie

Low iron can be common among women, especially if you have heavy periods. Enjoy this iron-boosting smoothie to help boost those iron levels naturally!

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How to Support Your Hormones During the Holidays

The holiday season brings joy and celebration but can disrupt your hormonal health if you’re not careful. From managing stress to navigating indulgences like alcohol and sugar, it’s essential to prioritize your well-being. By focusing on hormone health, you can enjoy the festivities while maintaining balance.

In this blog, we’ll explore how to support your hormones during the holidays, including topics like the impact of alcohol, holiday stress, sugar, and skipping meals. You’ll also find tips for healthy mocktails and treats.

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Basal Body Temperature Tracking: A Guide to Understanding Your Cycle

A whole generation of women are learning what it means to be in tune with their bodies and cycles again, and I am here for it.

One way women are doing that is by tracking their cycles using basal body temperature. Tracking your basal body temperature (BBT) and cervical mucus offers a powerful tool for understanding your menstrual cycles, fertility, and overall hormonal health.

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Beat the Bloat: Natural Strategies for Taming Pre-Period Puffiness

Feeling puffy and uncomfortable before your period? It's common for many women to experience bloating before and during their period. Bloating can be frustrating and sometimes even painful. But there are natural strategies you can try to alleviate those symptoms and feel more comfortable.

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Why Can't I Stop Eating? Understanding Hunger and Cravings Caused by Hormonal Imbalance

Do you ever feel like you're constantly battling the urge to eat? Like no matter how much you eat, you never quite feel satisfied? Or maybe you feel like you have no control around food. If so, you're not alone. Many women struggle with uncontrollable cravings and insatiable hunger, especially around their menstrual cycle.

But what if the constant urge to eat isn't just about willpower? What if there's a deeper reason why you can't seem to stop reaching for that extra slice of cake or bag of chips? The culprit might be your hormones.

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Unlock Your Energy: Natural Ways to Combat Hormonal Fatigue

Ever feel like you're stuck in a perpetual state of exhaustion? If you feel like you’re dragging through the day, you're not alone. Many women experience hormonal fatigue, a persistent lack of energy caused by fluctuations in hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol. Hormonal fatigue can wreak havoc when your hormones are not balanced.

But here's the good news: hormonal fatigue isn't a life sentence!

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Balancing Hormones Through Diet

While there’s no one food that will magically balance your hormones, I’d love to highlight some foods that are great to incorporate when it comes to balancing hormones naturally.

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