Why your hormone health deserves your attention and how you can heal it, slowly and practically.
Let’s get real for most of us never really got the full story about our own bodies. We were taught to deal with periods quietly, were shamed into thinking pain is normal, and somewhere along the way, we began to believe that being a woman just meant suffering through mood swings, painful cycles, and hormonal chaos.
But what if I told you your body isn’t betraying you? That your hormones are not your enemy but your messengers?
The Myth: Hormones Are the Problem
The Truth: Hormones Are Trying to Talk to You
When things are balanced, we rarely notice. Just like life when everything flows, we don’t pause. But when something breaks? We feel it everywhere.
That’s exactly how our hormones work. When they’re in harmony, we feel stable, energetic, and grounded. But when they’re off? Everything starts to feel “off” too emotionally, physically, even socially.
Too much estrogen? You might feel bloated, moody, or experience heavy periods. Too little? That could look like insomnia, low libido, or even depression. Low progesterone? Cue anxiety, irregular cycles, and spotting.
But most of us were never taught how to listen to these signs. We were taught to dismiss them or silence them with pills.
Pain, Periods & Poop (Yes, It’s All Connected)
Let’s talk about painful periods. The kind that disrupts your life, makes you dread every month and drains you. These aren’t “normal”, they’re signals.
Chronic cramps, bloating, acne, or even weird digestion before your period? All these are signs that your hormones (especially estrogen and progesterone) are trying to reset but something’s interfering.
Foods loaded with sugar, refined carbs, alcohol, and processed dairy, or even hidden toxins in cosmetics can wreak havoc. Stress and environmental chemicals? Even worse.
And yes, even your poop schedule is telling a story. Progesterone levels fluctuate before your period, and prostaglandins (which help your uterus contract) can trigger more bowel movements. It’s not just in your head.
So, What Can You Actually Do?
This is the part I care about most. Because healing doesn’t come from scaring people with symptoms. It comes from offering doable, compassionate solutions.
And no, not all of them require medication.
Here’s what you can start with:
- Heal your gut. If your skin is inflamed, your gut probably is too.
- Eliminate dairy. Just try six weeks and notice your skin and digestion.
- Swap your skincare. Chemicals in beauty products mimic hormones and choose cleaner alternatives.
- Add zinc. Found in pumpkin seeds and beets, it helps balance hormones naturally.
- Use turmeric. It fights inflammation and supports your liver’s detox process.
- Post-pill detox. If you’ve been on birth control, your body might need some extra love (and time).
Your Period Isn’t a Problem. It’s Powerful.
Did you know your menstrual blood contains stem cells that are being studied for healing liver damage and stroke recovery? That’s how powerful your body is.
But no one told us this.
Instead, we were told to hide it, be ashamed of it, and numb the symptoms with suppression.
It’s time we reclaim that narrative.
My Journey & Why This Matters to Me
As someone who has walked the path of both healer and patient, I’ve learned to listen to what my body says especially when it whispers before it screams. I’ve lived through trauma, early-stage cancer, chronic pain, and hormonal battles that nearly broke me. But they also taught me that healing isn’t loud; it’s slow, silent and sacred.
This is why I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all fixes. My therapy and counseling methods are based on no-medication, mind-body approaches that help you find your own balance. You don’t need to “fix” yourself. You need to understand yourself.
Let’s Rewrite the Rules of Healing Together
If this resonates with you and you’re ready to begin your own healing journey whether it’s through understanding your cycle, managing chronic symptoms, or simply reclaiming your voice and know that you don’t have to do it alone.
You can find more reflections like this, along with helpful resources and programs around personal development, counselling, and real-life empowerment as I offer various therapies, counselling, language and communication courses’ support, subject classes, remedial classes and empowerment sessions to help people around the globe thrive: one honest conversation at a time through my website.
Final Thoughts
Healing isn’t a trend. Hormones aren’t your enemies. And therapy isn’t a last resort as it’s a life tool. Let’s change the way we look at our health; starting with honesty, empathy and small doable steps.
Until next time, Farha
