Happy, Healthy Hormones and YOU

Rage. Outbursts. Extreme highs and lows. Hair loss. Sleep disruption. Stubborn weight gain. Skin issues. Intimacy troubles. Panic attacks. Overwhelming fatigue. Headaches. Hot flashes. Digestive issues. Brain fog. 


All of these and more can be symptoms associated with hormone imbalances. Hormone imbalances can impact your entire endocrine system, which is a series of organs and glands that work hard to maintain a healthy body by regulating a bunch of hormones every moment of every day.


Hormone struggles are REAL and an unfortunate battle for many as they fight and heal Lyme. I’ve BEEN there. I DO recommend working with your LLMD to test and evaluate your hormones if you think there may be an imbalance. That’s a great starting point. But there are ALWAYS actionable steps you can take to start helping yourself immediately as well. As always, please discuss all medical concerns and treatments with your trusted doctor/provider! This blog post is NOT a substitute for medical advice and is purely meant to be informational. It is not a substitute for doing your own research.


If you know you want happier, healthier hormones, here are some natural ways to help your body out in the hormone department:


  1. Cut toxins OUT - this may be THE most crucial step you can take towards balancing your hormones. Toxins hide EVERYWHERE, and you have to train yourself to be savvy looking for them. They are in cleaning products, household care products, personal care products, food….do some research about “fragrances” and endocrine disruptors. And then KICK THEM OUT and replace with toxin-free options. I’m here to help if this is something you’d like assistance with! 

  2. Move your body - this will look different for everyone because your healing journey is different from anybody else’s, BUT you can find movement for your body that is healthy and healing. And this is crucial to regulating hormones! Even if it’s just a slow walk, stretching, yoga, or gentle, modified exercise, DO IT! 

  3. Get your rest - sleep is essential for hormone balance and regulation. Do not underestimate the power of sleep! I also know that for those healing Lyme and co-infections, sleeping well can be a struggle. I discuss more about naturally improving sleep in my Facebook community, so join us HERE.

  4. Change your diet - and by this I mean to make changes that support healthy hormone creation and function. This includes eating healthy fats and protein, limiting (or eliminating) caffeine, alcohol, and sugar. And consider adding in adaptogens regularly. Adaptogens and herbs and mushrooms that help our bodies adapt and regulate better and include things like ashwagandha, Reishi, Lion’s Mane, maca, ginseng, rhodiola, and others.

  5. Detox regularly - a KEY to healing in general, and especially to getting your hormones functioning in tip-top shape. Heavy metal and toxin “build up” throughout our endocrine system can impact the production and function of hormones in tremendous ways. Research your pineal gland (in your brain) for one such example. This gland tends to accumulate heavy metal toxins and can become impaired in its function if not detoxed. Why should you care? Because the pineal gland regulates serotonin and melatonin production - both of which are crucial for sleep, emotional regulation, your feelings, circadian rhythm, and more! (Look em up! :)) One place I discuss simple detox methods further is in THIS video I did.


Are you feeling better equipped to tackle healthy hormones as you journey towards healing? 

Let me know if you found this to be a helpful starting point, and don’t forget to jump into my free community where we discuss lots more about what healing holistically looks like. Hop in HERE!

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          Half my lifetime ago I was expecting to be permanently disabled or even dead at a young age unless I found a way back to hope and health. As a result of a mystery illness, I was nearly bed-ridden as a teenager. Sometimes I had to CRAWL up the 7 steps to my bedroom to get to bed because I couldn’t walk that far. I HAD to nap every single day. I was in *constant* burning, aching pain throughout my body and experienced exhaustion and brain fog so bad I could barely communicate. I had quit all sports, babysitting and other jobs. My ambitions, successes, sense of self, and LIFE were slipping through my fingers. I had been misdiagnosed with autoimmune conditions for years only to finally discover that Lyme disease and co-infections were the primary culprit of my medical mysteries. At the time of my diagnosis, I was spiraling into depression, helplessness, and hopelessness.  I had no idea where this journey would take me, but I could not see a light at the end of it, and that was just plain scary.
 
          My mom took me to many doctors, but none specialized in Lyme and tick borne illnesses. They all treated the symptoms I was having as best as they could, but I was still getting slowly worse, or having side effects from medications I was being put on. So my mom and I sought alternative options out of desperation. Homeopathy, diet changes, proper supplements, and rest finally started to lead me into healing and the fog started to lift. During that time, myofascial release from a certified massage therapist was one of the most helpful modalities I tried. She used essential oils too, and that was officially my first introduction to their power. All of these alternative options helped me survive, start to thrive, and begin the next leg of my journey: becoming a nurse. I thrived in a career that combined science, research, and helping others through their suffering and health goals. In my young adult years, I finally had the opportunity to continue my treatment and health journey with a Lyme specialist, which has helped me heal more fully than I ever would have thought possible 10yrs ago. 

          I knew that as I got married, started a family, and was working on healing my body, I had some big goals: 1) to be there for my family and to be able to care for them fully and 2) to have a non-toxic home and life in order to live our best lives. My cousin shared with me some of her journey, which had similarities to my own. She was using some things I was already curious about, including essential oils and specialized supplements. I was HOOKED after the first sample I tried! I could now clearly visualize the next steps of my healing journey - hope had returned!
              
          Now, I have endless hope. I can LIVE LIFE. This is the healthiest I’ve truly been since about age 14 and I’m thriving! I’ve been able to advocate for my own 4 babies, 3 of whom have ended up with Lyme too. I’m dedicated to using my nursing background and love of education in combination with appreciation for functional medicine and alternative therapies to help everyone I can. My hope is renewed. I am empowered and equipped. I’m enjoying and embracing the journey and want to help YOU to be able to have all of that too!

          If you're ready to link arms with me and walk this journey together, please reach out! I'd LOVE to hear from you!


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