Hormone basics
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Hormones & ADHD: What Every Woman Needs to Know in Her 30s and 40s
If you’re a woman in your 30s or 40s and your ADHD symptoms seem to be getting worse, you’re not imagining it. Brain fog, emotional overwhelm, time blindness, and focus issues can all intensify as your hormones begin to fluctuate. But this isn’t widely talked about. Many women are left wondering, “Is this just life getting harder, or am I losing control of my mind?” The truth? Your hormones and your ADHD are deeply connected, especially estrogen and dopamine. Understanding this relationship can be the difference between self-blame and empowered management. Let’s break it down in a way that’s informed, grounded, and actually helpful. 1. How Estrogen Affects ADHD in…
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Womb Healing Rituals: Gentle Ways to Reconnect With Your Body
By the time you reach your 30s or 40s, your relationship with your body, especially your womb, may feel complicated. You’ve likely experienced changes: irregular periods, heightened PMS, fertility challenges, heavier bleeds, or unexpected emotional shifts during your cycle. Whether or not you’ve had children, whether or not you plan to, the womb area often holds tension, memory, and unmet needs. Womb healing rituals aren’t about mysticism or perfection. They’re about reconnection. They create space, physically and emotionally, for you to listen to your body, honor what it’s been through, and gently support your hormonal and reproductive health. 1. Castor Oil Packs for Pelvic Circulation and Hormonal Support Castor oil…
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10 Natural Remedies to Balance Hormones in Your 30s and 40s
If you’ve been feeling off lately (bloated, moody, low energy, or struggling with your cycle) you’re not alone. Hormonal imbalance is increasingly common among women in their 30s and 40s, and it often starts long before perimenopause officially kicks in. The good news? There are simple, natural remedies that can help support hormone balance gently – without immediately turning to synthetic solutions. Let’s explore 10 tried-and-true natural remedies that can help you feel like yourself again. 1. Maca Root for Energy & Libido Maca is a Peruvian adaptogen known for boosting energy, mood, and sex drive. It may help regulate estrogen and cortisol, two key hormones that tend to get…
