What you eat can either help or hurt your hormones. Your diet plays a huge role in hormone production and maintaining a proper hormone balance throughout a woman’s life. In this article, we’re talking about the best foods for hormones and the appropriate balance of these foods for happy hormones. We’ll also talk about the…
Soluble fiber is quite the unsung hero when it comes to balancing hormones, detoxification, gut health, and more. In this article, we’re going to talk about why soluble fiber specifically is so important for your overall health. You’ll learn how it main benefits and get a grocery list of the top fiber foods to add…
This month, we’re discussing all things estrogen: symptoms of low estrogen, estrogen dominance, and how estrogen plays a huge role in our whole body health. By the end of this article, you’ll understand what foods are high in estrogen and which foods to munch on and which foods to pass on. Why Balanced Estrogen is…
Adaptogens are plants and mushrooms that help the body balance and adapt to physical, emotional, chemical, and environmental stressors. These potent botanicals increase resilience, protect against acute and chronic stress, and even help to regulate the endocrine (hormone) and immune systems. This article will dive into the best adaptogens for stress and hormone balance. By…
One of our missions here at Elevays is to show you that balancing your hormones naturally is possible. We want to shift your relationship with your symptoms from viewing them as problems to seeing them as a guiding light to your very best, healthiest self. That’s why we love to share accessible and transformative healing…
For thousands of years, people in the Andes regions of Peru and Bolivia have used maca as food and medicine. The root, scientifically known as Lepidium meyenii and sometimes called Peruvian Ginseng, grows wildly in harsh conditions, making it a food staple for the people of Central Peru. Maca supports the people to adapt, reproduce,…
The United States dairy industry spends billions of dollars every year getting Americans to buy dairy products. We’re told that our body needs dairy for strong bones, but the truth is, the only beings that need cow’s milk are calves. In fact, the British Medical Journal published an analysis that showed dairy products have little to no benefit for bone health….
Headaches, brain fog, mood swings, heavy periods, cramps, weight gain, stress, anxiety, insomnia, acne, hair loss, sensitivity to cold, bloating, fatigue. All parts of being a woman…right? Just because these symptoms among women are common does not mean that they are normal. With the constant stress coming at us from every angle— media, work, home—it…
Maybe you’ve heard that going vegan can help your hormones. Perhaps you are already vegan but are struggling with hormone issues. So what gives—can going vegan mess with your hormones, or can it help your hormones?! The truth is that everyone is different, and different diets affect people differently. While bio-individuality should always be a…
As women, our hormones are constantly in flux—it’s normal. But sometimes, stressors and lifestyle changes, whether from your cycle, cosmetics, food, or environment, can cause hormones to go haywire. And when your hormones are out of balance, so is everything else: mood, sex drive, weight, sleep, motivation, etc. Fortunately, there are ways to help keep…
Do you find yourself forgetting words, not being able to finish sentences, or remember details? If you struggle with memory, focus, and clarity, you probably have brain fog. Other symptoms of brain fog include confusion, disorientation of time and place, and slowing of mental reflexes and sharpness. Quality sleep and less stress are essential for…
Ashwagandha is a powerful adaptogenic herb that has been used for thousands of years to help reduce stress and promote balance in the body. In this article, we’re sharing the history and benefits of ashwagandha for stress, hormones, and inflammation. What is Ashwagandha? Ashwagandha is an herb that has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for…
