Category: Hormones

Hormone Healing Foundations

Last week I talked about how compensation is at the root of all hormone imbalances. Our bodies work so hard to keep us alive and responding to stress that this often leads to dysfunction down the road. So how do we combat this? What are the absolute basics when it comes to healing our hormones […]
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Compensation: The Root of All Hormone Imbalance

I get a lot of questions around how to balance hormones and while it is helpful to have specific lab results, information from cycle tracking, and a food journal, what’s also important is to understand where the heck hormone imbalance starts in the first place. Our bodies want to be healthy and in homeostasis (balance), […]
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Gut Issues Without Symptoms–What Is Your Cycle Trying To Tell You?

I’ve talked quite a bit about gut health and how it impacts our hormones. One thing I want to dig into more is gut issues without symptoms. This article that discusses a research study that found pathogenic strains of E. coli in the urine of women without UTI symptoms. They looked into their gut bacteria and found […]
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Filtering Your Water for Hormone Health

When looking to reduce your toxic exposure and balance minerals for hormone health, a great place to start is your water. ⁣ Why? Because there can be many contaminants, heavy metals, and more in our water and our water is poorly regulated in the U.S. ⁣The Safe Water Drinking Act is what enforces what’s allowed […]
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Eating For Hormone Health

My original post for this image was called “Simple PCOS Plate” and you can absolutely eat this way if you have PCOS, but this also applies to all of us.  ​⁣⁣What makes up a Happy Hormone Plate? Quality Protein: When we eat protein we break it down into amino acids, which are used to build muscle, […]
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The Many Benefits of Castor Oil Packs

Castor oil packs have been used since the beginning of time. Traditionally, castor oil packs have been used for skin issues, digestive concerns, and improving blood circulation. We now know castor oil has a significant impact on inflammation in the body and can specifically support the digestive process and even positively impact our gut bacteria. […]
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What Is an Adrenal Cocktail?

A hormone supportive elixir or cocktail is a medicinal mixture that contributes to different systems in the body to support hormone balance. ⁣It’s important to note that elixirs are a bonus item, meaning if you are not eating enough and in balanced amounts, they likely will not be helpful. Food first, always!⁣ The purpose of […]
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Blood Sugar Dysregulation and Mineral Balance

The majority of conversations surrounding blood sugar issues like diabetes, hypoglycemia, and insulin resistance are focused on macronutrients.  The immediate reaction is to ask about the dietary balance of carbs, proteins, and fats, which can be partially misguided.  Balanced meals are an essential part of blood sugar balance and a crucial component of adrenal and […]
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A Supportive Community & Connection Heals

While I think we have to address the way we eat, I believe that having support and a community behind you is often left out of the equation.  You have probably experienced the health-promoting effects of your closest relationships already.  Every time your partner makes you laugh, or your best friend patiently listens to you […]
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The Power of Protein

There is a lot of talk about how important carbohydrates are for hormone health, which is true, but we can’t forget about protein.  The truth is, without quality protein to balance out carbohydrates, they aren’t as powerful to the body.  When we aren’t pairing protein and carbohydrates together, it’s like we are taking out a […]
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