Hormones, Can’t live with them -- Can’t live without them

Hormones, kind of a nasty word among women. They are one of the most controlling things in our lives. We would love to not have to deal with them, and yet, we have no choice. They don’t have to be that enigma that we just want to ignore. The more we learn about them, the more we understand them, the more control WE can have over them.

While it’s true that they are ever changing during our lifetime, we can learn how to manage them so the effects are less debilitating.  Some things we can do is to eat as healthy as possible (meaning lots of plants!), drink plenty of water, get some exercise (even if it’s a short walk) daily, and learn about the natural plant-based products that can help regulate those pesky but very necessary little buggers.

Changes in life are inevitable. We grow up. The body goes through changes. We have different stages, pre-menstrual, menstrual, child-bearing, post-partum, perimenopause, menopause...A lifetime of changes! I have passed through all of them and survived, although there were times I thought I might not.

I experienced most of the unwanted symptoms from cramping to migraines to depression and anxiety. I had 6 pregnancies, and 5 live births over a period of 10 years. I nursed each of the 5 babies for at least a year before becoming pregnant again. What a toll it took on my body! Then I went straight into perimenopause. It was quite the emotional roller coaster ride. I opted to not use hormone replacement because my mom had estrogen induced breast cancer and I didn’t want to chance it.

I decided to do some research and find the best natural options. Admittedly, I had to try several different remedies to find the right combination, but I finally got it worked out. It is possible. Don’t give up with your first try. Find a good functional medicine practitioner, someone who specializes in women’s health, and work with them. You will not regret it!

I also belong to a very private facebook group that is all about hormones. If you are interested in an invitation to the group, contact me and I can invite you to join. (We have to be facebook friends for me to invite you, it’s that private!)

Don’t suffer alone with your hormone issues. Talk to other women. You are not alone. This is not a battle you have to fight by yourself. We are a tribe and part of that means we help each other through the tough and the good times. We share our wisdom and support each other. Please contact me to hear more about how I have managed to survive the hormonal storms of life!