When we were teens, our hormones played all sorts of games with our bodies and our brains - and often, we loved it! Let's face it, raging hormones played a key role in our s*xuality, confidence, or lack there of, even our hair and nails benefited from our lovely changing body chemicals!
As we age, however, sometimes hormonal changes are not so fun to deal with. C'mon, ladies, you know what I'm talking about. In your 30's you might be fighting PMS-induced fatigue. Many of us reach for sugary treats to give ourselves a boost. Try reaching for the trail mix instead, and adding a few chocolate chips to make it sweet. The protein and carbs will even out your blood sugar and not steal your energy.
Bloating? Try vitamin B6. It acts as a mild diuretic, making you pee more - a good thing when you're retaining water.
Women like me (Thinkhappy), in our 40's and 6-10 years before menopoause, a woman's hormone cycle starts to lose its bearings - there's no rhyme or reason to the changes going on in our bodies! Regular exercise releases "happy hormones," or endorphins, that make us feel good all over, and not so moody.
Dry skin? Eat more Omega3 fatty acids. Think fish - salmon and tuna - oily fish.
In your 50's? Now's the time of your life! Breathe deep for 20 minutes 3x each week to help you combat hot flashes.
Sleep better with socks on your feet - it helps combat night sweats (believe it or not!).
Better s*x! Oh yes! Often times loss of libido is due to lower levels of testosterone and estrogen levels - ask your doctor for a blood test to check hormone levels. She may recommend a compounded testosterone cream.
Life is good - live it to the fullest at every age! And always remember....Think happy!