So you have a hormone imbalance... Here's where to start.
You don’t need to have a diagnosed imbalance to use these suggestions I’m about to drop. They’re not even about taking anything away, but adding more in. Our fertility is a vital sign of our health and well being. If we have painful, bloated cycles with massive mood swings, that’s our body screaming out for help.
Maybe you read my last blog here, and have self-diagnosed yourself (like every other 7 billion people on the internet do every day), in that case, welcome!
When I start to notice my hormones are out of balance these are the first steps I implement.
Eat more protein. Especially prior to coffee in the morning. Starting your day with any form of caffeine on an empty stomach sends our body into high stress. Not only that but it signals a period of starvation where more body fat is held onto. This is especially true for breastfeeding mothers. Aim for 1 g of protein for every 1 lb of body weight. My favorite high protein breakfast is a warm bowl of oats with seeds, nuts and protein powder. It keeps me full and satiated during our busy mornings.
Rest. A quick sweep of the to do list to cut down to basics. What must happen, what can wait, and where am I making things more difficult (because I often am). Then I just allow myself to rest as much as I can; a hard task for me. I verbalize this with my partner and prioritize this time for recalibration.
Meditation and Daily practice. I return to my daily practice of meditation or embodiment. This essentially looks like breathwork, meditation, and journaling. Nothing lengthy or crazy but this really helps ground my nervous system for the day. A key component here is in visualizing my day ahead. Just by doing a simple visualized walk through of my day, my days flow and work so much better. Try it!
Consume Broccoli and Fiber Foods. Broccoli, and those in the broccoli family, have exactly what our body needs to break down estrogen. Most of our imbalances are estrogen dominant. That is because our world is polluted with estrogen disruptors. The brassica family of vegetables (broccoli, kale, cauliflower, brussel sprouts etc.) all break down the excess estrogen. The fiber helps to sweep it from the system allowing our body to recalibrate itself back into balance. This seems simple, but it has worked for me time and time again.
Movement. Humans were made for motion. Exercise is a great way to move stagnant energy through the body. I personally love kundalini yoga or somatic based workout programs that tie in the spiritual and therapeutic benefits to a movement plan. Do whatever feels good to you. If you feel stuck, use the phase of the cycle to dictate which exercise you’ll focus on this week. Then switch it up. It helps balance the hormones and create more stability.
Listening to my body. This is an everyday commitment of doing one thing my body is asking of me. Is it movement? I do that. A certain food? You got it. It allows me to reconnect to my body and get in the habit of listening to her. Because chances are if I would have caught her signal weeks ago, I won’t be bloated and breaking out a week before my cycle.
After you have mastered these steps, then look into your earth embodiment guide. What can you do to bring these practices into more alignment? I suggest choosing one area of focus; let’s say food. Try meal planning around the foods suggested for the inner season you are currently in. After a few months, add in another area of focus. You’ll be surprised at how quickly you’ll be living in a womb focused way.
