Evidence-Based Nutrition & Lifestyle Support

If you’ve ever thought, “My hormones must be off,” but weren’t sure what that actually meant, you’re not alone.

Irregular cycles, mood swings, fatigue, poor sleep, acne, stubborn weight changes — hormones influence all of it. When they’re out of sync, you feel it.

The good news? Hormones respond beautifully to foundational support.

What Are Hormones, Really?

Hormones are chemical messengers that coordinate everything from metabolism to mood. Your endocrine system works like a symphony — when one hormone is off (like cortisol or estrogen), the whole system can feel chaotic.

Common imbalances I see include:

Estrogen dominance
Cortisol dysregulation
Thyroid dysfunction
Blood sugar instability

How to Support Hormone Balance Naturally

This isn’t about forcing balance. It’s about creating the conditions your body needs to find it.

1. Eat Enough (and Eat Consistently)

Hormones are built from nutrients. Chronic under-eating (especially protein and fats) sends stress signals to the body.

Try this: Eat every 3–4 hours and include protein, fat, and fiber at each meal.

2. Stabilize Blood Sugar

Blood sugar swings stress insulin, cortisol, and estrogen pathways.

Start your day well: Skip sugary breakfasts and choose eggs, yogurt with seeds, or other protein-rich meals instead.

3. Support Detox (I am not talking about cleanses!)

Your liver (and other detox organs) processes hormones, especially estrogen. When your liver is overloaded with processing other things like toxins, processed food, and chemicals, hormone detox goes on the back burner.

Daily support looks like: cruciferous vegetables, hydration, and regular bowel movements (this matters a TON).

4. Reduce Chronic Stress

Stress reroutes resources away from hormone production.

Support your nervous system: walking, deep breathing, gentle routines to tend to your body, and consistent sleep matter more than doing everything perfectly.

5. Move Mindfully

Exercise, particularly walking and resistance or strength training make this biggest impacts when it comes to hormone health.

Aim for daily movement: Even starting with 15-30min of strength training, walking, Pilates, or yoga daily can make a huge difference!

Healing Hormones Takes Time

Hormone balance is more like gardening than flipping a switch. Small, consistent habits create lasting change.

If you want help identifying root causes and building a personalized plan, I’d love to support you. Learn more here.

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