Why Hormone Balance Isn't One-Size-Fits-All
(and What You Can Do About It)
If you’re feeling “off” lately — tired, bloated, foggy, gaining weight without changing anything, or swinging between moods like it’s a full-time job — it’s not just in your head.
Most women don’t realize that hormone balance is meant to shift over time.
It’s normal — but struggling with symptoms that impact your quality of life doesn’t have to be.
Today, I want to walk you through how your hormones naturally change — and more importantly, how you can support them at every stage of life.
Let’s start with the basics:
During this phase, you usually have a regular cycle. It’s normal to notice shifts in your energy, mood, and appetite through the month. But when things start feeling out of balance, it could be a sign of estrogen dominance — where your estrogen levels are too high compared to your progesterone.
Common struggles:
👉 Solution:
Focus on liver support to help your body metabolize excess estrogen. Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts are fantastic here. Add fiber daily to help with elimination and hormone detoxification.
Perimenopause is the hormonal rollercoaster you weren’t warned about. Cycles can get shorter, longer, heavier, or completely unpredictable. Low progesterone often becomes the issue — meaning your body loses its natural calming, sleep-promoting hormone sooner than you think.
Common struggles:
👉 Solution:
This is the time to seriously support your adrenals (your stress management system). Managing stress is not a “nice to have” — it’s a need to have if you want smoother transitions.
Simple practices like a consistent morning routine, breathing exercises, magnesium supplementation, and herbal adaptogens (like ashwagandha or rhodiola) can be game-changers.
Once you’ve gone 12 months without a period, you’re officially postmenopausal. At this stage, it’s normal for both estrogen and progesterone to be lower — but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for feeling sluggish, stiff, or unlike yourself.
Common struggles:
👉 Solution:
One of the best strategies here is building muscle through strength training. You don't have to spend hours in the gym — even 2–3 days a week of simple resistance exercises can improve metabolism, balance blood sugar, support bone density, and naturally boost hormones like testosterone (important for energy and strength at this age).
Top 3 Questions I am Frequently Asked
Q: Do I need hormone testing?
Maybe — but not always!
If your symptoms are pretty straightforward, we can usually get a really good sense of what’s going on just by listening to your story and looking at your patterns. If things are more complex or stubborn, that’s when we might suggest testing to dig a little deeper. Either way, you won’t be left guessing — we’ll walk you through it together.
Q: Can diet really fix hormone problems?
Short answer? It can definitely move the needle.
What you eat has a direct impact on your blood sugar, cortisol (your stress hormone), gut health, and how well your liver processes hormones — all huge pieces of the puzzle.
It’s not the only piece, but it’s usually where we start because it lays the foundation for everything else.
Q: Should I be taking supplements?
Supplements can be super helpful, but they’re not the first step.
We always focus on real food, stress management, movement, and sleep first — the basics that your body actually craves. Then, if we see gaps or places where your body could use extra support, we’ll personalize supplement recommendations to fit you.
There’s no one magic supplement or diet — but there are core strategies that make a big difference:
✔️ Prioritize quality proteins and healthy fats to stabilize blood sugar and support hormone production.
✔️ Support your adrenals with nutrients, mindfulness, and gentle movement.
✔️ Love your liver with antioxidant-rich foods (think berries, leafy greens, turmeric, and lemon water).
✔️ Feed your gut with fiber, probiotics, and a wide variety of plants.
✔️ Move your body intentionally — strength training plus joyful movement is the secret sauce for metabolism and mood.
Final Thought:
You Are Not Broken
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by symptoms or frustrated that "what used to work" doesn’t anymore — I want you to hear this:
You are not broken.
Your body is doing its best to adapt.
And with the right support, you can feel vibrant, strong, and at home in your body again.
Personalized hormone health is the missing piece for so many women — and it's exactly what we focus on here at Harmony House Wellness.
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Christine Moran is a registered homeopath and holistic nutritionist with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. Since founding Harmony House Wellness in 2011, she has helped clients understand their bodies’ unique needs, empowering them to make choices that support the prevention and management of metabolic and digestive disorders. Christine has a special passion for supporting individuals with non-traditional schedules, like shift workers, who face unique health challenges despite their best efforts. When she’s not working, she’s enjoying time with her kids, spoiling her grandkids, dancing to her favourite tunes, or savouring a slice of cheesecake.
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