Herbs For Balancing Women’s Hormones

Ahhh, hormones, they bring a lot of joy when balanced and a lot of trouble when they are not. Hormones help regulate boy weight, bone and muscle growth, hair growth, emotions and even sleep in the female body. Unfortunately, in our lives today, there are a million little things that can throw our hormones into a tailspin, such as; inadequate sleep, stress, caffeine, alcohol, cyclical dieting, chemical exposure, and a poor diet. Thankfully we can address all these things, and we can get some added benefits from some beautiful herbal allies.

Signs Your Hormones Are Unbalanced

• Irregular menstrual cycles

• Unexpected weight gain or loss

• Mood swings

• Fatigue

• Hair or Skin Changes

• Difficulty focusing

• Sleep disruptions

Lifestyle Changes To Regulate Hormones

• Destress

• Limit caffeine

• Limit alcohol

• Move your body regularly

• Ensure you are eating well

• Get adequate rest

• Stop yo-yo dieting

• Switch to all-natural products

• Reduce plastic use

Herbs To Regulate Hormones

Blue Cohosh- Not to be confused with Black Cohosh, Blue Cohosh is a perennial plant in the Berberry Family. Blue Cohosh gets its name from the blue-green of the mature leaves. This plant has traditionally been very helpful in balancing hormones, regulating menstrual cycles, and easing cramps. Evening Primrose- Evening Primrose gets its name from the nature of the flowers, only opening after the day’s the light is no longer on them. Historically Evening Primrose has been used to balance hormones to treat PMS and PCOS. It has also long been used to ease the transition of menopause.

Milk Thistle – Milke Thistle is also known as Blessed Thistle and has a distinctive purple flower in midsummer. Milk Thistle has traditionally been used for its estrogen-like effects on the body, balancing the hormones and increasing milk supply in nursing mothers.

Mugwort – Mugwort has been used for centuries to promote prophetic dreams. Mugwort also has an extended use to balance hormones and ease menstrual cramping and excessive bleeding. Flax – Flax seeds are a common useful nutritional supplement. Flax has historically been used to balance hormones due to phytoestrogens. This is especially helpful for menopausal and post-menopausal women. These herbs should only be taken in consultation with a medical expert and should be avoided in pregnancy. Balanced hormones make life much easier and more pleasant and are the best way to preserve your fertility. Get out there, get wild, and nurture your divine feminine.