Hormones- introduction

Hormones are incredibly important for women's health, especially as we age.

Hormones are incredibly important for women's health, especially as we age. 

As we approach our mid-30s and beyond, many women begin to experience changes in their hormone levels which can impact a wide range of bodily functions.

At this stage, the two main hormones that are most often impacted are estrogen and progesterone. Estrogen helps regulate the menstrual cycle, maintains bone density, and plays a role in sexual health. 

Progesterone helps regulate the menstrual cycle and supports pregnancy.

As women get older, their bodies produce less of these hormones, which can lead to a number of symptoms. In fact there are over 30 symptoms to look out for including hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, vaginal dryness, and more. 

There are a number of different treatment options available for women experiencing these symptoms, ranging from hormone replacement therapy to lifestyle changes and supplements.

Maintaining hormonal levels:

Nutrition is the primary way is to maintain hormone balance- ensure that you eat a balanced diet that includes protein, fibre, omegas, and seeds. Dark leafy greens and fruits that are high potassium, magnesium, iron and vitamin C which are vital to cell regeneration and support. Avoid refined sugars and carbohydrates which increase inflammation.

Exercise is also important, as it can help to balance hormones and reduce stress levels. Depending on your cycle it is best to choice a variety of exercise routines to maximise efficacy. From hormonal yoga to HIIT classes there are a variety of modalities that you can choose from!

Self care including daily meditation and rituals can assist in lowering stress and and inflammation. We suggest incorporating dry body brushing or regular massages to assist in lymph drainage. This clears excess estrogen from body and assists in hormone balance.

Additionally, women may want to consider taking supplements or hormone replacement therapy under the guidance of a healthcare provider. 

Things to avoid:

Everything and anything that you consume or touch has the potential to contain harmful chemicals that can disrupt your hormone balance. The are called Endocrine-disrupting chemicals or EDC’s for short.

Found in primarily in environmental exposure to plastic and pesticides these chemicals are often referred to as “forever chemicals” as they remain in your body at a cellular level and exposure to these chemicals can lead to a variety of health problems. 

Additionally some plastics, drugs, and even personal care products such as shampoos, hair dyes, deodorants, nail polish and makeup can contain hormone-disrupting ingredients. 

To avoid potential health risks associated with hormone disrupters, you should opt for natural and organic products whenever possible.

More importantly check the labels of the products you use on your body. Petroleum based ingredients are commonly understood to be bad for your health but hidden EDC’s are often unlisted. Beware of perfumes and fragrances in particular where the labels do not list the ingredients as well as EDC’s such as formaldehyde in nail products and waterproof mascaras!

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Curious and informed:

Finally, staying curious about the latest research and treatments, as well as being aware of chemicals in your personal environment is essential to making educated decisions.

It's important to remember that every woman's experience with hormone changes will be unique, and what works best for one may not work for another. 

However, being informed and understanding what options are available means that you can take charge of your personal hormonal health and you can continue to live life to the fullest!