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Your androgens need balancing!
You've been working so hard to manage your weight and energy levels but keep getting more of the same: acne, weight gain, excessive hair growth (hirsutism), menstrual dysfunction, and infertility and you can’t figure out why.Firstly, you should be so proud for never giving up on yourself, and that persistence is about to pay off!Secondly, I see you, sister, you’re SO not alone.Although women normally have some androgens - so-called 'male' hormones - circulating in their bloodstreams, excessive levels of these can cause the types of symptoms you're experiencing.Are you ready to put the Androgen woes behind you?Ways to reduce excess androgens include:Maintaining a healthy weight. Weight loss can reduce insulin and androgen levels and may restore ovulation. Limit carbohydrates. Low-fat, high-carbohydrate diets might increase insulin levels. Incorporating nuts into your diet. Research has indicated that the monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) found in nuts have been shown to improve androgens as well as insulin and cholesterol levels in women with PCOS.Be active. Exercise helps lower blood sugar levels."Diet is Batman and exercise is Robin. Diet does 95 per cent of the work and deserves all the attention; so, logically, it would be sensible to focus on diet. Exercise is still healthy and important—just not equally important. It has many benefits, but weight loss is not among them.”— Dr. Jason Fung🌟LET YOURSELF GLOW!🌟Here Are 3 Tools to Get Started with Hormone Balancing.1. Reduce the chemicals that mess with your hormones...There are a group of chemicals which I refer to as xenoestrogens. They are synthetic and we absorb them into our bodies through what we eat, drink and put on our skin. The main sources of these hormone disrupting chemicals include: Plastics - water bottles and what we store our food inMost personal care products such as skin care, hair care and makeupCleaning products that we inhale or that come in contact with our skinOur food - Foods that have been sprayed with pesticides or have been grown on farms using herbicides. They are even found in fish and products made from soy.Contraceptives - both synthetic oestrogen and progesterone ones.2. Calming the nervous systemThe essential first step of balancing stress hormones is developing calmness and centeredness. Once your mind is grounded it’s easier to move through the tough parts of life. Meditation is a powerful way to listen to your body’s wisdom!A great meditation ritual is to create a sacred space where you can be alone and peaceful for small chunks of time everyday. Make it a daily ritual by lighting a candle, journalling, or diffuse some grapefruit and peppermint essential oils.Sink into the present moment!“Fear does not go away by itself. You have to confront your fear, mold it, then learn to control it in its own irrational reality. Every human being has the power to do just that. To go deep within and confront your inner being is a powerful act. Going deep and developing the will power is the only way.”― Wim Hof, Becoming the Iceman3. Use essential oilsAromatherapy and the use of essential oils are great for women looking for natural alternatives.For example, essential oils such as Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Bergamot and even Lemon are great to diffuse after a stressful day at work. Peppermint essential oil can help you feel more motivated to exercise and even less like reaching for a chocolate bar. Geranium, German Chamomile, Rose, Orange and Lavender can even help in addressing emotional issues or even breaking particular emotional patterns. We can use essential oils to replace everyday products such as perfumes which contain phthalates and other xenoestrogens (the hormone disrupting chemicals). Essential oils are also a great replacement for synthetic room sprays and plug-in air fresheners which also contain xenoestrogens. There are even certain essential oils that women can use to support them at different times of the month such as Clary Sage, Thyme, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood and Bergamot. Helping you have harmonious hormones!... 🌱Hey sister! I'm Kim Thomson, aka the Hot Oily Mumma. I’m a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, women’s health hormone specialist, and a cow-loving, chai-drinking DIY Queen.I see you - because I've been where you are. I remember going from doctor to doctor trying to figure out why I had so many weird ailments and never getting any traction! I had difficulty getting pregnant due to my history of hormone imbalance. That led me to researching ways to bring back the balance naturally. I began discovering how many everyday things I had done over the years were actually causing my hormones to be out of whack.After years of experimenting on myself and countless willing women, I’m thrilled to report I have developed effective ways to get you feeling fantastic. I’ve been able to live my best life as a mum, a partner, and thriving natural practitioner.Through workshops and 1-on-1 healing sessions, I've helped 100's of women (and some men) find more happiness and vitality. My specialty is helping women with hormone imbalance to improve their quality of life. 💖 Free Resources!👇💖Learn which Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals to avoid Watch this video to learn more about the Hormone Disrupting Chemcials to avoid in everyday products. You will be surprised where they are lurking. Contact Me to Make a Time for a free 15 minute consultIf you're struggling with physical, emotional, or mental health… chances are that a tailor-made hormone balancing protocol will start positively transforming all areas of your life. We'll start by discussing your top 3 stubborn symptoms you’d like to address. Then I'll help you create a plan of action so you can get started feeling better as soon as possible.OH WAIT, there’s more...Check your email for your hormonal wellness toolkit! I'll be sharing more healing techniques with you over the next few days, so you can get inspired. 🌻✨🌈 Here's to healing, body, mind, and soul! 🧘🏽Love,Kim x
