Stop Waiting for Perimenopause. Take Charge of Your Hormones Now!
From being a topic no one wanted to talk about, perimenopause has suddenly become the hot topic for women over 40! This is absolutely something to be celebrated, but we shouldn’t wait until then to pay attention to our hormonal balance.
The Role of Sex Hormones
Our sex hormones play a vital role in a number of functions in our body. They act as chemical messengers, influencing everything from metabolism and mood to our reproductive health and energy levels. It stands to reason then, that hormonal imbalance can derail our health goals.
In good health, the two main female sex hormones, oestrogen and progesterone, should be in a state of balance. Each of them has their own role to play at different points during our menstrual cycle. Unfortunately for many of us, this balance can be a challenge in modern life, and many women experience excessive oestrogen in relation to progesterone (even if actual levels of both are low) – a state known as oestrogen dominance.
Common Signs of Hormonal Imbalance (Especially Oestrogen Dominance)
Any of these sound familiar?
Mood Swings and Irritability
Weight Gain or Difficulty Losing Weight
Fatigue and Low Energy
Low Sex Drive
Headaches and Migraines
Painful and Tender Breasts
Thinning Hair
Skin Problems
Brain Fog
Sleep Disturbances
PMS and Irregular Periods
Factors Affecting Hormonal Balance
Our hormones are affected by a number of factors both inside and outside of our body, and some of these are within our control. These include:
Nutrition: Poor blood sugar control can impact our sex hormones, so ensuring a good level of protein and healthy fats in each meal is a great starting point. Some foods can also provide phytoestrogens, which can have an oestrogen regulatory effect in our body.
Environment and Toxin Exposure: Everyday products, from plastics to cosmetics, may contain hormone disruptors that can interfere with sex hormone function. Some of these contain oestrogen-mimicking compounds that have a much stronger effect in the body than the oestrogen we produce ourselves.
Exercise: Regular physical activity can help to reduce circulating oestrogen in the body when oestrogen dominance is an issue. Adapting the type of exercise you undertake during different stages of your cycle can also be a powerful tool in working with your hormones.
Sleep: Quality sleep is essential for the regulation of hormones like cortisol and insulin, which both affect our sex hormones.
Stress Management: Chronic stress elevates cortisol levels, which can disrupt the balance of our other hormones. Finding ways to help manage stress can have a significant impact on our sex hormones.
Addressing hormonal balance early on in adulthood can prevent some health issues and improve our overall wellbeing. By paying attention to hormonal signals and making proactive lifestyle changes, we can take a much more empowered approach to our health.
Join the You By Anthea Free 7-Day Hormone Balance Challenge!
Want to kickstart your journey towards hormonal balance?
Join the You By Anthea Free 7-Day Hormone Balance Challenge! Starting this Monday, 3rd June 2024, this challenge is designed to offer you a holistic approach to balancing your hormones and includes:
A 7-Day Meal Plan: Deliciously crafted healthy recipes and a shopping list to help nourish your body with the right foods.
Online Workouts and Yoga: To support hormonal health and overall fitness.
Private Online Group: A supportive community to share experiences and keep each other accountable. And there will be challenges and prizes too!
Take charge of your hormonal health now and discover how good you can feel. Join me for the challenge and begin your transformation today!