Why You Should Avoid Horror Flicks For Your Hormone Health
WHY I AVOID HORROR FLICKS FOR MY HORMONE HEALTH
22 / MARCH / 2023
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Why I avoid horror flicks (for my health) …. And not just because I’m a scaredy-cat.
Even though I might actually hate scary movies because they are well... SCARY haha, there's another reason I avoid them, and that is to do with taking care of my nervous system.
HOW HORROR FLICKS EFFECT YOUR HORMONES
Scary movies or tv shows send your body into fight or flight response - activating your sympathetic nervous system and increasing the cortisol circulating around your body due to the sensory overload you're experiencing
This then wreaks havoc on your hormones because unfortunately your body isn't aware you're watching the scary movie for 'fun' and genuinely thinks your life is in danger. So it does all it can to protect you
Scary movies aren't the only thing that puts us into sensory overload, we are bombarded with these things on a daily basis including:
- loud noises like phones ringing, and honking cars
- rapid visual effects in movies + games, flickering of screens
- radio + EMF waves
- fluorescent lighting
- extreme work hours + workload
… and of course the violence in things like scary movies
You may be prone to experiencing sensory overload if you are consistently doing any of the following:
- listening to music at a high volume whilst training
- watch or play fast-moving or violent movies/video games often or before bed
- stare at a computer screen for a large portion of your day
- always have music on in the background
- constantly exposed to fluorescent lighting throughout the day
This not only affects our hormones, but our neurotransmitters, particularly one called GABA which is what helps keep us calm and our anxiety at bay
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
If this is resonating, then here's what you can do...
1. See what of the sensory overload you can reduce/remove
2. Create time and space for silence and stillness throughout your day
3. Consider adding in some GABA supporting compounds such as lemon extract, passionflower extract or CBD oil
Where will you start with boosting your immune system? Let me know in the comments below.
Yours in Health & Happiness,
Sheree xo
References:
Boundless - Ben Greenfield
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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Birth Control Side Effects Truth
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1 / MARCH / 2023
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Co-author: Nicky Skinner
There should be a warning when this medication is handed out like candy that there's a whole host of other side effects that can quite literally make you feel like a completely different person
"a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association of over one million women showed that women who began the pill were more likely to be prescribed an antidepressant"
- Dr Jolene Brighten - Beyond the Pill
This highlights that the pill contributes to far more than just mood swings when it comes to our mental health…
OTHER SIDE EFFECTS
However this isn’t the only side effect/symptom(s) that aren't made abundantly clear (that should be), others include:
- anxiety
- increased incidence of depression
- weight gain
- insomnia
- low mood/mood swings
- migraines/headaches
- painful sex, vaginal dryness
- thyroid imbalances
- low libido
- nutrient depletion; vitamins, minerals and antioxidants
- clitoral shrinkage
- skin issues
- hair loss
- leaky gut
- intensifies blood clot risks
- increases risk of breast, cervical and liver cancers
- triggers autoimmune disease
- increase risk of diabetes
... even partner attraction can be altered!
The pill is also associated in decreased stress response, particularly with cortisol imbalances making women less able to cope with stress, decreasing memory function and increasing brain fog
"...should be warning women that they could get depressed on the pill"
- Sarah Hill pHD from her book This Is Your Brain On Birth Control
The pill tends to be handed out to women with symptoms or conditions such as breakthrough bleeding, dysmenorrhoea, poly cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, acne and ovarian cysts as a ONE SIZE FITS ALL SOLUTION
When in reality, it shuts down your natural hormone production and the communication between your brain and ovaries - which actually makes matters worse!
FINAL THOUGHTS
Women shouldn't have to change who they are to protect against pregnancy 🙅🏼♀️, and we should be told this is a possibility when we are offered this medication! 🚨
Research shows that over 58% of women go on the pill for reasons other than birth control! 😳 Most probably because they were told this will 'balance your hormones' or 'fix your periods' 🤦🏼♀️
This is what we like to call 'the BANDAID 🩹 effect' ... where unlike FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE where the ROOT CAUSE is address, we just slap a bandaid over something that needs stitches!
When we really should be asking the question WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?! 🧐
Why are my periods 🩸 heavy?
Why am I getting breakthrough bleeding?
Why are my cycles irregular?
Why am I tired 😴 all the time?
Why do I get mood 🙃 swings?
This is where it can be easy to blame your doctor, but most often they are just taught that this pill is the solution for any kind of hormonal problem in women 😅
Please see a qualified practitioner if you are wanting to come off the pill, if you are not sure where to look feel free to comment or DM me for support and guidance in the right direction! 💕
Yours in Health & Happiness,
Sheree xo
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11 / JANUARY / 2023
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Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minutes
Total Time: 4 minutes
Yields: 1 serving
Looking for a mood and energy boost in the morning but trying to stay away from that cuppa joe?
This smoothie might just be a great alternative for you! Packed full of antioxidants, and nutrients to support your brain function and concentration, as well as elevate your mood.
The key ingredient in this smoothie being the Goddess Greens powder which has barley grass, cinnamon and matcha (green tea).
Swapping regular coffee for the matcha will still give you an energy boost, but be a lot kinder to your nervous system and has way more antioxidants.
The cinnamon helps support keeping your blood sugars balanced, which is essential for balanced hormones.
And the barley grass helps support the acid-alkaline balance in the body… WIN, WIN, WIN!!
You could have this powder on its own with some milk of choice, or try it in the smoothie recipe I put together below!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 serve of Goddess Greens powder
- ½ banana
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I used @mitchell.nz)
- 1 cup unsweetened alt. milk (I used almond)
- ½ cup of ice to pour over (optional)
METHOD
- Pop all the ingredients together in a blender, blend and serve over ice! Enjoy!
As always, if you do make this, be sure to tag me on social media @shereehannahwellness and let me know what you think :)
ENJOY!
Yours in Health,
Sheree xo
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First of all, let me start off by saying there is NOTHING wrong with treating yourself any time of the year, and I am not here to support restriction or guilt when it comes to food!
I however also know this time of year can be really hard for a number of us who may have struggled with unhealthy eating habits or maybe you are still healing your relationship with food
December rolls around, and it can be so tempting to over-indulge on the chocolates, wines and festive treats… And I get it, as someone who used to struggle with binge-eating as a way to cope with stress, the holiday season used to be when I'd go ALL OUT!
But then I'd end up feeling like crap - crashing from all the sugar, bloated, and puffy and often end up rather moody at the time I wanted to be my happiest self
It's also not fun when you get to the end of the year and you feel like all of your hard work has gone out the window for a moment of sweetness or treats!
TIPS TO STOP BINGE EATING
Here are 3 things I did to help stop the binge-eating (which work especially well at this time of year) and I hope they help you too!
1. Up your protein intake
Before going to a holiday function or gathering, I always make sure to have a protein rich meal or smoothie so I know I am going to be satiated before I arrive, and less likely to mindlessly snack on things in front of me
2. Eat plenty of veggies
Whether you are going out, or staying in, the temptation often appeals more when you are hungry, so on top of adding in protein, make sure you are getting leafy greens and other beautiful colours on your plate, this might be veggie sticks, a salad or some sautéd broccolini it's up to you
Not only will this boost your micronutrients, but it will also keep you fuller and from there you can action step 3!
3. Enjoy the treat mindfully
If you've had the protein and veggies and still feel like that Christmas cookie, give yourself permission to enjoy it guilt free, and REALLY enjoy it
Don't scoff it down, or do it in secret, just be really present with it, eat it mindfully to enjoy the flavour of every mouthful and bite
But always ask yourself... is this going to serve me right now? And maybe the answer is yes (and that's fine), and maybe you realise it's not (and that's fine too), at least this way you are making a choice from an empowered place!
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TRY A HEALTHY COCKTAIL THIS WEEKEND... or better yet, today!
One that not only nourishes your body, but supports your nervous system, boosts energy and can help bring your hormones into balance
Yup! There is such a thing, and nope it does not contain alcohol haha (#sorrynotsorry)
Your adrenals are two little glands that sit above the kidneys and produce some of our key hormones, particularly cortisol and adrenaline (hence the name adrenal glands)
These little guys come into overdrive when we are living in our sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight or go-go-go as I like to call it) and we can overproduce cortisol; our stress hormone
When this is overproduced our sex hormones estrogen and progesterone get thrown massively out of balance (along with almost everything else in our body's)
Which is why this little cocktail comes in handy to support adrenal nourishment and energy levels
It's also great as a pick me up when energy tends to dip around 3 - 4pm, or something to have in place of your morning coffee around 10 - 11am
You can jazz it up or down as much as you like, but my go-to recipe looks like this:
INGREDIENTS
- 3/4 cup orange juice (no added sugar)
- 3/4 cup coconut water
- 1.5 tbsp. coconut cream
- 1/4 tsp. kelp salt
- 1 scoop collagen powder (I used @mitchells.nz)
METHOD
- Blend it up and serve, it's also nice poured over ice!
** Adding the collagen powder and coconut cream helps stabilise your blood sugar levels, which also supports your hormonal balance!
Try it out, and let me know your thoughts!
As always, if you do make this, be sure to tag me on social media @shereehannahwellness and let me know what you think :)
ENJOY!
Yours in Health,
Sheree xo
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 6 minutes
Yields: 2 servings
Ever get cravings after dinner? Or absolutely love dessert like me? This yummy recipe will become a staple in your household if you do!
The best part is because it’s protein rich and contains cinnamon it can really support balancing your blood sugars which is fantastic before bed, and in beating the cravings.
Super simple and easy (just the way I like it), just pop it in the blender. I hope you enjoy it!
This recipe was taken directly from my 4 Week Gut Reset Recipe Book, if you want to check out more recipes and ways to reset and support your gut health check it out here!
In the meantime, give this recipe a try!
INGREDIENTS (SERVES 2)
Filling:
- 1 small banana
- ¼ tsp. xanthan gum
- ¼ tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. vanilla essence
- 1 tbsp. almond butter
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- ¼ cup almond milk
Topping:
Sprinkle of cinnamon
METHOD
Combine all ingredients in the blender, whip into a thick consistency and top with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
As always, if you do make this, be sure to tag me on social media @shereehannahwellness and let me know what you think :)
ENJOY!
Yours in Health,
Sheree xo
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Fertility issues are rapidly increasing, and in all honesty it breaks my heart… I know this can be a really triggering subject for some. So I just want to keep this part brief, and let you know that if you are reading this and struggling with conception or your fertility journey my heart goes out to you.
I really hope that the things you learn about in this blog support you. Sending love and hugs xo
When it comes to fertility, balanced hormones are the key… and this is where I (and these tips come in). Whilst I cannot speak from experience in terms of falling pregnant, I have helped numerous clients in this part of their journey which is one of the biggest blessings of being a wellness coach.
The following tips do not replace medical advice, and do come from a holistic and natural route to falling pregnant. I truly hope they support :)
MY FERTILITY TIPS
Tip #1: Track Your Ovulation
Now this is going to sound ridiculously obvious to some (if you are already doing this, feel free to skip ahead), but I mention it here because you may just be starting out on your journey, or not even sure where to begin.
Also, as much as I hate to say this, it isn’t really taught or talked about anywhere so I thought I’d give you the Ovulation 101 you should’ve got at school.
Tracking ovulation for a few months prior to conception is one of the best ways to get to know your body and your fertility window. There is actually only a very small phase during your cycle (you only ovulate on ONE day), but the sperm can survive for around 5 days which increases chances of conception.
If you start tracking a few months in advance, you get to know your body, what signs you personally get around ovulation, which helps you plan accordingly. You will also get an idea if you are ovulating consistently or if you need to do some work on your hormones so your body does ovulate - No ovulation, no pregnancy.
So where do you start? Your first day of your bleed is your first day of your cycle, and then most apps will tell you that on day 14 you ovulate. This isn’t always the case. Ovulation varies from person to person, this is why an APP will not confirm ovulation.
In order to track ovulation the best methods IMO are temperature tracking and cervical mucus tracking. You can also track your cervix position, but I find most women aren’t overly into this one, so I’ll just let you know it’s an option.
Temperature tracking is great if you do start a few months in advance, because then you will get an idea of the day you do ovulate and can make sure you try on the days around that. The issue with temperature tracking is that it confirms ovulation, so it isn’t going to tell you you’ve ovulated, until after it has happened, and then you’ve kinda missed your window. This is why getting to know your body in advance helps. The way to know if you have ovulated is if you have a rise in temperature over 2 tenths of a degree for 3 days in a row.
Cervical mucus on the other hand, can be a great indicator in the lead up, as to when you should try. Your mucus will get wetter and form an egg white like consistency around ovulation. This is your most fertile window. The best way I have found for women is to wear dark underwear and notice the changes on that or when they wipe.
This is your best starting point when it comes to tracking ovulation :)
Tip #2: Ensure You’re Thriving Not Just Surviving
What on earth do I mean by that? Well, let’s put it this way, if your body thinks that you are in constant danger (you know tigers chasing you, faminine, etc) then it isn’t going to trust that it is safe enough to bring a baby into the world. Therefore it will actually down regulate your sex hormones, in favour of your survival vs. falling pregnant.
This is why STRESS is one of the biggest things I focus on with my fertility clients. You will have probably heard this time and time again, but I mention it because I have witnessed this being the biggest reason my clients have struggled to conceive in the first place (or even potentially a reason they struggle to stay pregnant).
Your body’s first needs to feel safe enough to ovulate… which requires a lot of energy, so running a high stress lifestyle (hello 21st century, I get it, it’s hard), is going to need to be scaled back a bit.
Once the body feels safe (not in fight or flight), and it ovulates, you also produce a lot of your key hormones to help you stay pregnant. Hello progesterone aka pro-gestation. If you have a healthy ovulation, you should produce enough of this to help support the fertilised eggs implantation in the uterus and help continue the foetus's growth.
This is why ovulation is super important. However, we also know that too high levels of cortisol, your stress hormone diminishes the amount of progesterone production which is why belly breathing, yoga, meditation, journaling and/or self-love practices are part of the stress management tools I give my clients.
Tip #3: Eat Enough Food
Again this may sound ridiculous, or blatantly obvious, but again… if your body doesn’t think there is enough food for you in the world, it certainly is concerned there won’t be enough food for the baby, so it won’t help you conceive one.
I have worked with a number of clients who have been underweight and struggled to conceive, I have also worked with a number of women who were at a ‘healthy weight’ (I hate that term), but they had enough body fat on them for their body to feel safe, but they still struggled to conceive.
This is why eating enough food is important. You can barely survive on 1200 - 1400 calories per day, so if you are trying to grow and nourish a new life, you’re going to need to eat a little more. This really is a case by case basis, but something worth considering if you are struggling to conceive.
Tip #4: Natural Herbs - Through Tea or Supplementation
This has to be one of my favourite ways to support fertility because they make such a difference. Not only can these herbs help the body fall pregnant, but feel safe, calmer and support balanced hormones (all of which obviously help with pregnancy)
My favourite herbs include:
- Vitex/chaste tree - proven to help with ovulation and progesterone production
- Ashwagandha - calming effect on the nervous system and balancing cortisol levels
Other ingredients to look out for that can support fertility include; cinnamon, liquorice root, nettle, peppermint and raspberry leaf which alongside vitex can be found in @glowbodyteanz fertility tea, a natural supplementary tea that I often recommend to my clients to support conception.
Tip #5: Acupuncture
This practice is so common in the Eastern world, but somewhat new in the Western. It is something that Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners have been doing for decades (if not centuries), it can not only help with conception, but also pregnancy and a more easeful delivery.
My beautiful friend and personal acupuncturist from @glowbodynz Hannah Johnstone shares this on her website about fertility acupuncture:
“It is scientifically proven that Acupuncture improves the blood flow to the uterus and ovaries. It increases blood flow to the follicles which results in healthier eggs and embryos. Furthermore, acupuncture has been shown to improve the quality of follicular fluid.
SO, if you’re TTC, it is important to focus on improving your menstrual cycle, so you know you’re building a healthy endometrium, which ultimately sets the stage for a healthy pregnancy.
And guess what's proven to be great at improving the blood flow to the uterus & the health of the uterine lining (the Stener Victorin research protocol) ...ACUPUNCTURE! As well as other diet and lifestyle strategies that I will discuss with you throughout your fertility treatments here at GLOWbody.”
Hannah has had the most glowing reviews from her patients and had incredible success with helping her clients (and assisting with some of mine) to fall pregnant. So if you are in Auckland, NZ I suggest checking her out.
I hope this has helped and if you have any questions at all feel free to comment below, I am here to support!
Yours in Health & Happiness,
Sheree xo
SHEREE BEAUMONT
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Should I have cheat meals or a cheat day? Where do treat foods fit into my meal plan? 🍩
This is a question I often get asked as a nutritionist, and my answer may come as a surprise to you…
Long story short, I am not a fan, anyone who’s worked with me, will understand why I don’t believe in TREAT or CHEAT MEALS! 🙅🏼♀️👎🏽 But let me share exactly why with you…
WHY I DO NOT BELIEVE IN "TREAT OR CHEAT MEALS"
Firstly, from a personal note I suffered from an eating disorder for over 3 years and I find words like these very triggering. 😓 In fact, it was from being so restrictive with my calories and feeling like it had to be an all or nothing approach that contributed massively to my eating disorder.
Now, you may not have been there, but the majority of women I work with, do have an unhealthy relationship with food, whether that is binge eating, under eating, stress eating, boredom eating… you name it.
And when we have a ‘treat’ and label it as such or ‘cheat’ it often adds to the guilt around the food. We have to be so mindful of the words we use with ourselves… Food language is another massive issue but I will leave that ted talk for another day.
Secondly, I am a huge believer in INTUITION + BALANCE! ⚖️ Your body is intelligent and whilst you may get a hankering for some chocolate the week before your period, this isn’t your body working against you (believe it or not)
It is actually often a sign we need some extra magnesium (the beautiful nutrient that helps with stress and cramps and we don’t eat enough of), and chocolate contains magnesium so this is why we can crave it.
SOLUTION: get a high quality magnesium supplement that you take daily, and if you still want the chocolate before your period, enjoy it… mindfully!
In terms of the BALANCE factor… we have to learn to put things into perspective. Remember that all or nothing approach and restrictive dieting is not a long term fix… instead, look at your entire week and see how BALANCED it is.
I teach my clients to look at it this way… Your average person eats 35 meals a week! 🤯 (3 main meals and 2 snacks)... so if you have 2 - 3 meals ‘off’ a week, it’s really not the end of the world is it!
From personal experience and with clients I have found treat foods or cheat meals often leads to overindulgence, bingeing and guilt 😣🍫
Have you ever found yourself saving up for a ‘cheat meal’ only to feel completely sick 🤢 afterwards because you ate waaaay more than you normally would out of fear of not getting to eat it for another week/month etc? 😫
In all honesty, this used to be me, I’d wait till Saturday evening came around, and then binge on burgers or pizza, ice cream, chocolate and lollies. 🍔🍕🍬🍫
Then I’d feel so guilty, I would go and purge to make myself feel better. 🤮
Not everyone is like this, but it is very easy to get into the mentality of restriction then bingeing, so I would rather discourage it. 👎🏽
WHAT I DO RECOMMEND
Simply listening to your body, planning ahead with your social calendar 🗓 , and enjoying meals as you want, when you want within moderation completely guilt free is totally FREEING! 🙌🏽
Ditch that diet mentality, if you’re out for dinner and you want a wine 🍷 or pasta 🍝 … get it (if you want it, and ENJOY IT)!!
The only time I suggest we rain it in, is if this is your everyday life. We want to be eating whole real foods at least 80% of the time. 🍏 Think moderation, and intuition as well as freedom! And remember, progress over perfection! ✨
I hope this has helped and if you have any questions at all feel free to comment below, I am here to support!
P.S. I am hosting a MASTERCLASS on how to heal your relationship with food… click here to find out more!
Yours in Health & Happiness,
Sheree xo
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THESE 5 THINGS CONTRIBUTE SIGNIFICANTLY TO PERIOD PAIN! Lemme explain how to reduce it!
First of all, let me start off by saying that period pain is COMMON but NOT NORMAL, and you don’t have to live with it, eliminating the following will help you alleviate the pain massively!
5 REASONS FOR PERIOD PAIN
1. Eating pro-inflammatory oils like canola oil, sunflower oil, rapeseed oil and other vegetable oils for example are all pro-inflammatory (and in a lot more foods than you’d think)
They contribute to period pain by increasing the omega 6 content in the body, which when out of ratio with omega 3 leads to increased inflammation and inflammation leads to period pain
2. Stress - if you’ve been with me awhile now you’ll know this is HUGE for any kind of issue in the body, but particularly for period pain
The more stressed you are, the more inflammation it causes, it can then decrease magnesium levels which helps with cramping (think when your calf wakes you up in the middle of the night with a cramp)...
The uterus is a muscle so too much stress = more cramping
3. Drinking cold water, this might sound strange but I got a very big telling off from one of my Chinese clients who educated me (and then I did more research into Traditional Chinese Medicine on this)...
That one shouldn’t drink cold water on or around their period
Think about it this way, we are warm blooded animals, and the period is about blood flow, our blood flow decreases when we are cold and drinking cold water cools the body down.
For my clients I recommend for the second half of their cycle they drink warm water (except when exercising because that sucks), and they have seen massive differences in their menstrual health
4. Hormonal imbalance, now this can show up in a number of ways from high oestrogen, low progesterone, high androgens, you name it, but ultimately if you experience any PMS symptoms it’s worth digging a little deeper
Work with a functional medicine practitioner or health coach like myself to figure out what hormones are out of balance and start to remedy them with food, exercise and lifestyle changes.
5. Endometriosis/PCOS, these two conditions are hugely responsible for period pain and are often undiagnosed for so long!
If you’ve been struggling with chronic period pain, please go see a doctor and have yourself diagnosed or have these ruled out, there is so much we can do to help with both conditions once we know what we are dealing with!
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Yours in Health & Happiness,
Sheree xo
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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EEK! These are a NO-NO if you want balanced hormones…
I know this may be triggering or even controversial, but hear me out
AVOIDE THESE MISTAKES
Skipping Breakfast
Skipping breakfast throws your blood sugars out of whack which leads to a not-so-great cortisol + insulin spike. When your cortisol (stress hormone spikes) this tells the body to prioritise your survival over your reproduction.
Your body is very clever and it isn’t going to want to bring a baby into the world when it thinks you’re struggling to survive as it is.
When this happens, it causes an imbalance in our other hormones like estrogen and progesterone that are needed for a happy healthy cycle because your body’s goal every month (whether you like it or not) is to fall pregnant.
This is a real issue because this survival response often affects ovulation in either diminishing its effectiveness or stopping it all together, and this is the point in your cycle (regardless of whether you want a baby or not), that you make the hormones needed to avoid period problems!
So please eat a high protein breakfast first thing in the morning! I’m taking eggs & bacon, steak and potatoes, a protein smoothie, whatever your taste, make sure the protein is high (at least 25g).
Go Keto or Avoid Carbs
As for the lack of carbs, these guys are amazing for calming the nervous system, and there isn’t a client I have worked with that didn’t need more support for their stress
Too little carbs also sends the body into survival mode and when we are just surviving, we aren’t thriving and therefore as a protection mechanism our body shuts down/reduces our reproductive functions.
Including… you guessed it, our sex hormones, much like skipping breakfast.
Avoiding carbs also lowers our bodies production of serotonin (our beautiful happiness hormone), and when this is low you can experience lower moods or even depressive states. Serotonin also has an amazing relationship with estrogen, so if your estrogen is dropping because the body isn’t thriving, your serotonin can drop too.
So have a balanced plate with about a fist of carbs at your main meals, just focus on making them nutritious ones like wholegrains, potatoes, pumpkin, sweet potato, and quinoa.
Eat or Drink Out of Plastic
Finally, the liver loader that is plastic is a super easy switch out, think glass containers and stainless steel drink bottles instead! I personally love my @frankgreenoffical ceramic drink bottle if you’re looking for a recommendation.
Plastic contains xenoestrogens (estrogen mimicking substances) that load up your liver and can confuse the body into thinking it has too much estrogen (hello PMS).
As a result the liver then has to try and clear out these ‘fake hormones’ as well as any excess real hormones that the body is producing, on top of the other toxins like alcohol, medication, environmental pollution, hormones in your food etc.
The poor liver is overworked so if we can do something this simple to lighten the load like switching away from plastic the liver is going to thank you for it! Because unfortunately, it isn’t just BPA free that you need to look out for including BPS, BPAF and PET to name a few. This is where glass alternatives are far better for you and your body!
TAKE ACTION
See! Having balanced hormones doesn’t have to be hard! These are all things you should be able to implement now (also at minimal cost).
Which one of these 3 will be the easiest for you to take action on, let me know in the comments below!
Yours in Health & Happiness,
Sheree xo
SHEREE BEAUMONT
Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer & Wellness Coach I empower women like you to transform their lives, understand their bodies and feel their best from the inside out!
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