It is NOT just your hormones!!

Claiming that your issues are due to hormones makes it seem like it’s just a part of being a woman and there is nothing you can do about it (just like when people say, “it’s just genetic” without thinking further about why your entire family has the same exact health issues).

They’ve always wanted us to believe that heavy periods, horrible cramps, severe mood swings, etc are just because of our “hormones”. That these are normal occurrences to deal with.

In reality, these issues are happening because our bodies are so out of balance. Menstrual cycles and changing hormones due to aging are not meant to be this bad.

They are bad because of the lifetime of poor quality food. The unresolved trauma. Constant stress. Toxin overload.

Now this is the most important thing to understand: They want to blame your hormones because it makes it seem like it’s inevitable and you can’t control it.

But you can! You don’t have to struggle with these issues- however, you have to understand that healing takes time.

Yes, the liver and copper balance play a huge role in hormonal health. BUT if your nervous system is also stressed and you have a lifetime of being suppressed emotionally then hormones are the *last* thing your body is going to care about.

Feeling safe in your body is the #1 thing to focus on if you want to actually heal your hormones (and everything else).

Here is some more info on nervous system healing:

1- Motherwort is know as the “lion-hearted herb” because it helps majorly with physical and emotional heart healing. Grief, depression, sadness; anxiety, heart palpitations, worry about heart health- all common symptoms that motherwort can help with. This is a bitter herb as well so it does help with the digestive system (especially the liver and gallbladder). Helps with feeling more grounded and present in the body. Supports the female reproductive system as well, especially the uterus so it can help with all sorts of menstrual issues (cramps, lack of a cycle, PMS, if your cycle is not starting on time and you want to bring it on; it also helps with peri & regular menopause) Get Motherwort here.

2- My Holistic Nervous System Healing plan is the best selling part of my DIY Total Body Healing plan. Learn how to heal your nervous system to reduce stress, release stored emotions, and improve your overall health and well-being. Get your copy here!

3-And of course we have the other side of things- a practice, not a food or herb you take. Somatic healing is the other piece of what we need because it’s a big mind/body healing method. It helps to retrain the neural pathways and restores balance to the nervous system. I highly recommend the courses with the workout witch here, especially the 3 course bundle. Use the code SASSYHOLISTICS for 10% off: theworkoutwitch.com/SASSYHOLISTICS

4- My entire post on nervous system healing support can be found here, and my post about nervous system healing herbs is here.

Hormone Balancing for Women

Hormone balancing is one of the most common health issues we see with our HTMA clients, and it’s often the biggest complaint we hear about. Most of the information about there about hormone balancing just recommends for women to take birth control pills or progesterone to “balance” things. Neither of these actually help to balance or heal- they could help symptoms, and some women do swear by these things. But, my goal is always to help people actually heal. When you’re just suppressing symptoms you are potentially creating further issues because the underlying problems are still going on.

So for women with hormonal issues, the biggest keys are: liver healing, copper balancing, and herbs that help with specific issues. This technically goes for all women in all stages of life- there are some items that can be more specific for menopause, but ultimately we need to heal our overall foundation to be able to solve the root of your hormonal issues.

• BioRay Liver Life– Liver Life is hands down the BEST supplement to help with liver healing.  We’ve been using it for clients for years and there is truly nothing else as strong for liver healing. Hormone balance starts in the LIVER. We need a healthy liver to balance copper correctly which is the number 1 mineral needed for women’s hormonal health.
• Earthley’s Lunamore- This tincture is great for anyone that needs support with their cycle. It can help with weight loss, blood sugar regulation, and it can also help women that are dealing with menopause symptoms.
• Nettle Leaf Herbal Infusions- Nettle infusions are a popular remedy for nearly everything. They are a whole body tonic and they supply much needed nutrients that many of us are depleted in. Check out my entire post about nettles here!
• Dandelion Root Tea– Dandelion root is one of the best bile boosting herbs out there. Bile is essential for the removal of excess hormones and excess copper, as well as toxins like heavy metals and pathogens. This is a cheap, effective, and amazing way to support hormonal health. It can help with PMS, cycle related sleep issues, cramps, headaches, and more. 1-2 cups a day is perfect for most adults.
• Earthley’s Nourish Naturally Tinctures for Him and Her– these are both incredible supports for healthy hormonal balance as well as overall wellness support.
• Red raspberry leaf as tincture, tea, or infusion is also amazing for women’s hormonal support.
• Herbalist and Alchemist also have amazing blends for hormonal support. Women’s Calmpound is a fave of mine, and they have blends for perimenopause and menopause. Check out all their herbal blends for women here.
• Perfect Female Cycle Support from Perfect Supplements: This helps to support women of all ages in any stage of life- meaning that it can help with fertility, uncomfortable menstruation, AND menopause.

Kristin

Welcome to Sassy Holistics! My name is Kristin, and I'm a Holistic Health Coach. I've been on the path to help people achieve better health using whole food nutrition, mineral balancing, and holistic healing principles for almost 7 years now.

The body is a whole and we must treat it as such! I have my Bachelor of Science in Natural Health Sciences, certificates in Herbal Studies from Herbal Academy, and I am constantly learning more about health to help my clients and followers.

My goal is to help you unleash your own inner healer! You already hold the power to heal inside you. My role is as a guide to help you realize this potential.