10 Ways to Balance Hormones Naturally and Reduce PMS

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i heal my body and balance my hormones! here are some natural tips to

note: i'm not a doctor and these are simply natural remedies

maca

this is a peruvian plant that grows in the andes mountains

powerful root still applies to us today. maca help give you natural energy which

this is because the root contains polysaccharides which help gain energy from

the food we eat

stress. maca helps to lower the cortisol levels in our bodies. this is

lastly

the body. the root contains 1-3-c which metabolize excess estrogen in your

this is the brand of maca i purchase

flax seeds contain omega-3s which help heal hormone imbalances

that indicate omega-3s support healthy progesterone production. not to mention

can be found in fish

seeds

gut health plays a roll in helping your body produce the right amount of

probiotic strains. i like taking garden of life women's probiotics which have

seed cycling

seed cycling was something i was very skeptical of! yeah

sure

cycle and it will reduce pms symptoms. sounded a bit crunchy

flax seeds

pumpkin seeds

usually the reason

sesame seeds

sunflower seeds

the sesame seeds contain lignans to flush out extra estrogen. the sunflower

seeds have selenium which is beneficial

excess hormones from your body. the omega-6s in these two seeds also support

healthy progesterone production

seeds and to grind them right before you consume them. it

eat leafy greens and healthy fats

adding leafy greens help reduce inflammation and cortisol

levels in your body. they are also full of essential vitamins and minerals such

greens help produce beneficial digestive enzymes and balance blood sugar

try including some greens in your diet

turnip greens

healthy fats are the building blocks

hormone production. be sure to consume healthy fats such as coconut oil

avocado oil

raspberry leaf tea

this tea is made out of the of the raspberry plant

this tea is used to help balance hormones and strengthen the walls of the uterus

it helps eases the symptoms of pms through hormone regulation and being full of

essential oils

lavender

essential oils be a great added boost to balance your hormones

naturally. clary sage is a great essential oil to use as it helps balance out

estrogen production in the body. studies also show this oil reduce pms

alleviate pain from menstrual cramps. thyme is another great oil

balance as it increases progesterone production in the body. lavender

cortisol levels in the body. ylang ylang is a great oil to add

because it smells great but it is also balancing and relieves stress

you read more hormone balancing essential oils from

as part of a healthy lifestyle to balance hormones

many conventional products full of phlalates

the body is through what we eat. non-organic dairy

vegetables

choose fruits and veggies when possible. when

purchasing meat choose beef and chicken without antibiotics. opt

almond milk

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hormones fluctuate throughout your cycle and through your body at various times

after months of being chronically stressed

body left me…

now i have been working on naturally healing my hormones to

help bring balance to my body. the past couple months my body was blaring at me

that my hormones were off balance. i was getting crazy pms followed by painful

cramping and misery. i would get flashes

fatigue

picture

finally

telling me and work on balancing my hormones naturally. i knew that if i

listened to my body and worked on healing i would be repaid

more balance in my life

in only one month

have already felt a difference. hardly any pms

cramping

i am excited to continue this journey and see how much more

balance hormones that worked

that worked

has been used in herbal remedies by ancient cultures. the benefits of this

can assist you in avoiding caffeine to prevent further offset of your hormones

growing in harsh

conditions

beneficial when balancing hormones as excess cortisol throw many of our

hormone levels off-balance including sex hormones

our adrenals

body and balance out other sex hormones such as progesterone and testosterone

other benefits sited are improving mood

omega-3

studies have shown that women who consume more omega-3s have

milder menstrual pain

here). there have

also been some studies

omega-3s help reduce inflammation. omega-3s

probiotics

as i mentioned

hormones. that is why a holistic approach to hormone health includes taking

care of your gut health

the easiest ways to do this is to take a

probioti look

billion cfu and 16 different probiotic strains

but i tell you i really think this helped bring more

balance to my body and i only did it

follicular phase

during this phase of your cycle

estrogen to prepare

body flush out excess estrogen. this is important as too much estrogen is

prepare the body

luteal phase

during this phase both estrogen and progesterone are on the

rise. the important thing is that estrogen does not overbalance progesterone

if you decide to give this a try

takes at least a month to see any benefits and you should probably with

it

if you're interested in trying it

more info

as folate

not only that

is not to be confused

vitamins and minerals including magnesium

b vitamins which help reduce pms

reduce stress

when your body is constantly in a state of stress it

produces an excess amount of cortisol which bring

problems such as anxiety

unfortunately

cortisol and switches from producing progesterone to making cortisol

instead. this you

progesterone which brings pms and other unpleasant symptoms

try to work on how you respond to challenges that usually

make you feel stressed. is it worth it to stress out and impact your health

take some time to write down why you feel worried and then write down why you

don't need to worry that thing. breathe

not to stress

chamomile also help you feel more balanced as they reduce stress

dr. axe here

avoid toxins and chemicals

to watch what you are putting on your body as well. synthetic estrogens are

often found in common beauty products which further contribute to hormonal

imbalance. one of the biggest causes of pms is usually excess estrogen compared

to progesterone in the body

many of the chemicals found in beauty products can

contribute to infertility and hormonal imbalances. this is why i have ditched

fragrance

ingredients to avoid in beauty products

chemicals you should be avoiding

plastic is another dangerous hormone disruptor that you want

to avoid. bpa and other harmful chemicals found in plastic release chemicals

that mimic estrogen in the body. in a study

done of plastic products from various grocery stores

to leach estrogen mimicking chemicals. this was without any kind of exposure

such as dishwashers

chemicals to leak out of plastic

eat more

another way that hormone disrupting chemicals sneak into

offenders

let me know if you've tried any of these things to help balance your hormones

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