Hack Your Hormones
The Power of Hormone Precursors
Hormones: They Control Everything!
Hormones dictate our mood, energy, sexual desire, sleep, appetite and how we respond to life’s stressors. They’re our body’s chemical messengers, they're not just for puberty, menopause, or the uniquely female experiences. No, these clever little chemicals govern our daily lives and our personalities.
Master Your Symphony of Hormones
Understanding your own hormonal dance and its effects is vital to taking charge of your health and well-being. It’s not a gendered issue either; men and women alike deal with these hormonal tides each day. Hormones don't just impact your body, they're the foundation of your personality, your temper and your motivations. When hormones are out of whack, it can result in poor sleep, depression, mood swings, brain fog, PMS, rage, changes in appetite and more.
Hormone Imbalances
Unfortunately, hormonal imbalances are becoming increasingly common. Our modern lives have sprinted ahead, leaving our hormones trying to catch up. Environmental toxins, our dependence on processed foods (which directly impact your hormones), stress and societal changes contribute to our bodies becoming less efficient at manufacturing and detoxing certain hormones and neurotransmitters. The worst cases of hormonal imbalances can derail your entire life, ruin relationships, turn you into someone you don’t recognise, make you feel utterly awful and make you behave in ways that you never thought possible. Hormones are not to be reckoned with, but they do need to be taken control of. Our review of the ‘WTF is up with my Cycle?’ Chapter from Hack your Hormones is a great starting point in helping you to understand you, yourself and a bit more you.
Reset the balance
So, how do we reset our hormonal balance? Mainstream medicine often resorts to synthetic hormones as a temporary fix, but it’s merely a sticking plaster. At WillPowders, we prefer to take a natural approach and address the root cause; by tracking symptoms, monitoring your cycle (if you're menstruating) and understanding your body’s own rhythm you will develop the knowledge and power to take control. Once you understand your body’s rhythm, you can provide it with the support it needs through diet, lifestyle changes and natural herbal supplements.
Precursors
Precursors are natural substances that support the body's ability to produce and detox hormones. They're not HRT, they're your body's natural support system, filling in the gaps that our Western diets often create. You can use the precursors in conjunction with HRT, if that’s available to you, and you should make sure to consider other medications that you’re taking too, as some herbs found in nature are mighty powerful. If you’re unsure, we would always recommend having a conversation with a well-versed expert in hormonal health or your health care practitioner.
Take Control of YOUR Hormones
The power to feel like your optimal self is truly in your hands. You don’t have to put up with feeling exhausted, ragey or so overwhelmed you struggle to function. Remember, hormones can be your greatest allies or worst enemies. Prioritise what YOUR body is doing. It's about YOUR symptoms, not just how “normal” you may appear on a standard blood test. Take control of your hormones, and you'll take control of your life!
Disclaimer
Our blogs are written with love in the hope that they go some way in helping you feel like the rockstar you are, and whilst we do our due diligence, research like maniacs and fact check our stuff, we know everyone’s journey is different. They are intended to educate and empower you, not usurp medical advice. We would never advise you to stop, adjust, or modify any prescription medication without the direct supervision of your healthcare practitioner, but don’t be afraid to talk to your doctor about your new found knowledge, brought to you by the marvels of nature because they don't know everything! Blogs are always informed by Davinia but often written by a member of the team. Not all blogs reflect Davinia's experiences and sometimes provide alternative perspectives