Guess what? 

You don't need to take all the supplements under the sun to help improve your hormonal health. 

What you could do is take a life laundry moment and truly, honestly ask yourself whether your current food intake, lifestyle and choices are benefitting you or holding you back from living a life of great health and well-being. 

We can all find ourselves stuck from time to time. Are we eating the right foods to support our gut health, is our liver coping with its ever increasing demands from our food and environment? It’s so hard these days to know what is right for our bodies.

Hormones can get a bad rap from us if we are feeling a bit off. Let’s cut them a little slack and see what we can do to support them and our incredible bodies.

Please remember, every body is different. That is why there is no one size cookie cutter approach to women’s health. We have all had a life of doing things certain ways and may need more in depth advice to address certain conditions and approaches. 

Here are 5 key tips to help improve hormonal health for women:

1.  Eat a Hormone-Balancing Diet

• Include healthy fats (avocados, nuts, olive oil) to support hormone production.
• Consume fibre-rich foods (leafy greens, flaxseeds, whole grains) to help detox excess hormones.
• Eat protein with every meal to balance blood sugar and support metabolism.

2.  Support Gut Health

• Consume probiotic-rich foods like yoghurt, kefir, and sauerkraut to promote a healthy microbiome.
• Eat prebiotic foods (garlic, onions, bananas) to feed good bacteria.
• Drink plenty of water to flush out toxins and excess hormones.

3.  Manage Stress & Cortisol Levels

• Practice mindfulness, meditation, or deep breathing to reduce stress.
• Try adaptogenic herbs like ashwagandha or rhodiola for adrenal support.
• Engage in low-impact exercise like yoga or walking to keep cortisol in check.

4.  Prioritise Sleep & Circadian Rhythm

• Stick to a consistent sleep schedule (sleep and wake up at the same time daily).
• Avoid blue light exposure from screens before bedtime.
• Create a dark, cool sleep environment to support melatonin production.

5.  Reduce Toxins & Endocrine Disruptors

• Use glass or stainless steel containers instead of plastic.
• Switch to natural skincare & household products to avoid harmful chemicals.
• Eat organic foods when possible to reduce pesticide exposure.

Making these small, consistent changes may significantly improve hormonal balance and overall well-being! It won't happen overnight but consistency really is key.

Please head over to my Instagram page @salthewellnesswarrior to find out more. 

Sally Munro is a Registered Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist, Yoga Teacher and Director of Simply Swim Aberdeen swim school. Working with clients of all ages and stages of life, Sally focuses on the simple steps you can take towards improving your health and wellbeing.

website: www.sallymunro.co.uk
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