#Hormonal imbalance

[sennamaticart]

I can finally share a preview of the guest comic I made for Oh Joy Sex Toy! I got to talk about Hirsutism, what it is, and what it's like to have it! If you wanna see the rest of the comic, you can read them over here on OJST!

[malialadycolor]

Got that girl juice in me ✨💫

[theambitiouswoman]

Herbs to help you regulate cortisol and stress 🌿🍵🧚

🍃 Chamomile when you have an anxious stomach

🍃 Valerian when your thoughts don’t let you sleep

🍃 Skullcap when you feel muscle tension from stress

🍃 Holy basil when you’ve been high stress for days

🍃 Rhodiola when you feel burnt out from stress

🍃 Gotu kola when stress is causing you brain fog

🍃 Passion flower when you feel irritable and snappy

[bullshit-tqia]

You really let your own insecurities and online discourse convince you an entire marginal identity doesn't exist and is bad. Truly pathetic, could've been avoided with touching grass and interacting with ppl in real life

Or…maybe you should listen to trans people…and not just the ones who blindly validate you instead of telling you what you’re actually doing to yourself…

I was in a lot of physical pain because of HRT. Some days I would be in so much physical pain in my legs I couldn’t stand or walk. There were times were I couldn’t go to work or school because my arms hurt so badly from the physical changes I was going through that I couldn’t use my arms at all. I was forced to stay in bed for days waiting for the painful cramping to go away. Every month I still had painful period cramps, some so bad I would wake up in the middle of the night.

It’s really not worth it. I was on HRT for a year and 3 months and I look no different other than being covered in body hair. My voice barely deepened.

I was just in pain and humiliating myself because people told me I had to change my body instead of accept my sex.

And one of the biggest impacts to how I felt about being trans and the trans community was being assaulted by a transwoman while intoxicated. I started really seeing the community as what it is after that, and after I was in so much physical pain and dealing with bullshit I actually never had to deal with at all. I’m done with the fetishistic & misogynistic community that is the trans community.

[homemakinghippie]

I'm finally getting back to hormone management. I haven't really done anything special for my hormones the last four months, but I'm ready to take care of myself again.

[daportalpractitioner]

short vs. long luteal phase

did you know that your luteal phase is a key indicator for fertility? in a healthy cycle, your luteal phase (which happens right after ovulation) is between 10-17 days. it's important that you are experiencing your luteal phase in its ideal range for womb health regulation, which is responsible for your ability to magnetize + manifest.

a short luteal phase is less than 10 days, meaning that your bleed phase begins less than 10 days after ovulation. having a short luteal phase puts you at risk for infertility + miscarriages because the uterine lining isn't think enough to sustain an embryo.

a long luteal phase is more than 18 days. having a long luteal phase can be associated with hormonal imbalance, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) — a leading cause of infertility.

[nenelonomh]

tips to improve hormonal health (and their effect)

eat a balanced diet include a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats to provide essential nutrients.

engage in regular exercise engaging in regular physical activity helps regulate hormones and improve insulin sensitivity

get adequate sleep aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep per night to help maintain hormonal balance

stress reduction practice stress-reducing techniques such as meditation, yoga, or deep breathing exercises

avoid processed foods minimize the intake of processed foods and sugars that can disrupt hormonal balance

stay hydrated drink plenty of water throughout the day to support overall health

[downfalldestiny]

Oppenheimer.exe stopped working 🤔🤐 !.

[belle-blue]

Girl... I'm so needy and emotional today. Damn, I just want someone to hold me so tight that I can't breathe. Someone who loves me so much that they convince me to do the same. Uhg, why did I have to be so freaking hard to love!?

[adviceformefromme]

Hi! Could you recommend some of your resources to learn about nutricion?

Hey sweetie, first source of learning about nutrition for me was listening to my body.

Seeing how my body responds and feels after certain foods, a food log definitely helps just writing your meals or using an app like my fitness pal. You can then get a broader picture of what’s going on. I sensed something was off as I was eating loads of what seemed ‘healthy food’ but I felt exhausted and hungry. My glucose levels from the carbs were spiking and dropping from sweet potatoes to cheeky whole grain crackers, to apples.

I wish I did this sooner, but I got a freestyle libre 2 off Amazon this is a continuous glucose monitor you wear on your arm. This allowed me to learn in real time how my body was responding to the foods I was eating. The most important thing was to avoid the extreme glucose highs and lows from the food (fruits, carbs, sugars,, starches), so I switched to protein and greens diet. Mainly my own research and intrigue that led me down this path. I listened to podcasts on hormone imbalance, and gut health.

Other resources books: deep nutrition, the pro-biotic diet, general research and articles online. This podcast was great on gut microbiome

My main focus was regulating hormones as I was in extreme estrogen dominance, so I zoomed out and researched liver health also because the liver is responsible for removing excess estrogen, kidney health, gut health. I am still on the journey and about to enroll on a nutrition course so will definitely post more as I learn! 💗

[spiritsurfers]

Channeled reading on PCOS & Hormonal Balance

https://spiritsurfers.substack.com/p/channeled-health-reading-pcos-and

[onwacollective]

I created this Womb Healing Masterpost a year or so ago. Since then, I’ve continued to grow this list of resources, adding more info as I learn it. Every book, interview, podcast on the list I’ve read or listened to and found useful in my own healing. But I realize all this info can be overwhelming, confusing, and time consuming to get through to create the real change needed to balance your hormones. So, I’ve created cycle syncing wallpaper habit reminders to support women and menstruating individuals in balancing their hormones HERE.

How to use:

These are specifically created for the 80% of women experiencing hormonal imbalance. I’ve designed them to make integrating the information and ancestral wisdom needed to balance hormones easily accessible. Switch each wallpaper background as you transition through each phase of your cycle. Every time you glance at your phone you get a reminder of what to focus on at a specific point in your cycle.

Each wallpaper contains:

🌟 A hormonal phase specific grocery list informed by the Autoimmune protocol (AIP) which means it excludes largely known gut irritants like nuts, seeds, beans, eggs, nightshade vegetables etc.

🌟 A list of herbal teas specific to the needs of each hormonal phase

🌟 A list of self-care practices specific to each hormonal phase

🌟 A journaling prompt

🌟 An affirmation

🌟 Basic overview of the hormonal changes occurring within the body during each phase

🌟 A list of vitamins/minerals to focus on in each phase (grocery list includes foods that contain these vitamins/minerals!)

🌟 Best care practices and tips for each phase

I have a vision of these hanging as posters in schools to teach children about the changes in each cycle. I wanted to make balancing hormones so easy that teenage me could do it. The info on the habit reminders connects to the practices and teachings described in the original tumblr post so if you ever want to dive deeper into a segment of info you can. You can find more info on how to download HERE.

If we let it, womb healing can be a beautiful initiation into feminine power. Be gentle with yourself 💗

[suzieb-fit]

I'm in a very bad way, so I'm just glad I pushed through, to get on with things today.

But yeah, need to curl up with some non-health related content now.

Need to swap my focus.

Started reading one from my lifelong book collection. Stephen King is the best 👌

And doing some colouring is a good way to relax and "zone out" of the "stress-head" thing.

[theambitiouswoman]

Carrots help balance hormones and promote glowing skin 🥕✨

Their indigestible fibers detox excess estrogen, reducing bloating, irregular periods, sleep issues, acne, anxiety, and fatigue.

Rich in Vitamin A & C and antioxidants, they promote cell regeneration, keeping skin healthy and preventing dryness.

Antioxidants protect the skin from free radical damage, reducing signs of aging.

Beta-carotene also converts to vitamin A in the body, enhancing a natural glow and even skin tone.

The Vitamin C boosts collagen production, improving skin elasticity and firmness.

[astrogirlythings]

My PCOS journey:

Vulnerabilities and all.

The biggest problem with new age women's health issues is that even many women fail to empathize with them. How can we expect men to empathize with women's health?

When I talk about women's health I don't mean "PERIODS" or "PTSD Post pregnancy" or "MENOPAUSE".. There are so many health issues that are not being talked about enough (at least from where I'm from 😒). Starting with a few - PCOS, PCOD, Thyroid, Hormonal imbalance and other lifestyle diseases. Not to mention that they have no cure and the only solution we have is to manage it and its symptoms.

While fighting with its symptoms.. one of the biggest things that helped me overcome my PCOS and Hormonal imbalance is some much needed moral support. Of course strength training, diet, 8 hours of sleep, managing stress and having a positive mind too.. but being surrounded by those who make an effort to understand ur health is a blessing.

I suffered excessive hair loss and weight gain and as a woman I've been constantly reminded that those "Assets" (Head full of hair and a slim figure) are the only things that add value to me and my existence.. and it's messed up how even the most educated are unaware about women's health.

Truth be told, I've spent years of my life picking up my pieces and reconstructing myself emotionally, mentally and physically. The sleepless nights I had were consumed by me obsessing about my body, its image and how it was perceived by everyone around me. The world has successfully convinced me that I am nothing without this so called "Perfect body". I lost many opportunities because of my negative body image. Deep down I knew that I am smart, creative, funny, kind and I am also known to be a good friend. But people succeeded in making me feel less than what I am.

As I write this, I want to convey that you are not alone. I believe that I am not the only one feeling this way.

Being surrounded by people who truly make an effort to understand ur health and ur erratic mood swings (because of ur health) is a huge blessing.. God knows that I want that in my life. Everyone wants to feel empathised and if u don't have someone that empathises with ur health.. I hope my empathy towards women's health helped u.

I am now 27 years old and I have finally succeeded in managing my PCOS symptoms (Physical and mental symptoms) after struggling with them for the past 9 years. Yup.. I lost most of my 20s to PCOS and I am cautiously optimistic that the struggle is over now. And even if it comes back.. at least I know how to deal with it.

[homemakinghippie]

Phases of the Menstrual Cycle.

Depending on how you look at it, there are either two or four phases of the menstrual cycle. We often think of it as four phases, each one getting it's own week. When we look at our hormones though, there's really only two, the follicular phase and the luteal phase. Ovulation is the tipping point between the two.

The follicular phase refers to the Follicle Stimulating hormone, which prompts follicles to form in your ovaries. It starts on the first day of your period, not the week after, and ends the day of ovulation (roughly day 14). While it's true you have the possibility to get pregnant for about five days, that doesn't mean you're ovulating that whole time. Your hormones do shift to make your body habitable for a baby to grow, but an egg only releases once.

Once ovulation occurs, the follicle closes off. It starts releasing the Luteinizing hormone and starts getting your body ready for pregnancy. The lining of your uterus starts thickening to keep the egg safe.

If you didn't get pregnant, the body reabsorbs the egg and the lining sheds. This is your period which restarts the whole cycle for the next month.

Every woman's cycle varies slightly, 28 days is just an approximate amount of time. Sometimes hormone disorders/imbalances can cause major variations. Sometimes it's as simple as waiting it out like during postpartum, and sometimes it requires more work to fix like PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) or Endometriosis.

This has been sitting in my drafts for at least two months. It's not perfectly how I want it, but I don't want to see it in my drafts anymore lol. I want to do a dedicated post for each phase just going into a tiny bit more info and some recommendations. So be on the lookout for those coming soon!