Surviving Menopause: How to beat your symptoms and thrive
Gang, let’s be clear from the off. If you’ve ever had a set of ovaries, Menopause is coming for you. That’s if it hasn’t already. And as it’s World Menopause Day, we thought we’d give a big shout-out to all the Hormonas living with retired, or semi-retired ovaries. While you’ve no doubt heard the hormone […]
Phytoestrogens and Breast Cancer: What you need to know
Gang, as October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, we thought it was high time we talked about hormones and breast cancer. Yes, it’s a depressing — and mildly alarming — fact that Estrogen is linked to several types of tumors, and breast cancer is one of them. But Phytoestrogens, or plant-derived Estrogen, have been hailed […]
Hormones and Mental Health: What’s the connection?
It’s no secret that hormones can have a huge impact on your physical health, but the connection between hormones and mental health is sometimes overlooked. Did you know that imbalanced hormones can worsen mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression? Well, they can. So, to celebrate World Mental Health Day on October 10th, here’s […]
How do hormones affect weight loss?
If you’re a regular Hormona, you’ll know we love to arm you with the knowledge and power to feel your best. Which means you’re likely aware that your menstrual hormones affect more than just your periods. But did you know that your hormones also affect weight loss? Yup, even the way you burn fat doesn’t […]
Serotonin and Melatonin: Foods good for your hormones
Now, as you probably know, Serotonin and Melatonin are two hormones that mean serious emotional business. But what if we told you they also have a sidekick, a little something called Tryptophan? Today we’re talking about Tryptophan’s connection to Serotonin and Melatonin, as well as which foods are good for boosting this pair of hormones. […]
Foods that disrupt hormones: How can I avoid them?
If you’ve learned one thing as a regular Hormona, let it be this: Your hormones are constantly changing. But did you know that some foods that disrupt hormones? And wouldn’t it be great if you could give your hormones a break by limiting unnecessary interference? That’s handy, because today we’re talking about hormone disruptors and […]
