NATURAL Approaches to Balancing Hormones | 3 Changes I Made that WORKED

NATURAL Approaches to Balancing Hormones | 3 Changes I Made that WORKED | Becca Bristow MA, RD

Рет қаралды 14,729

Күн бұрын

Get my FREE Mindful Eating Mindset Training: bit.ly/3XOx1Av
Want to ditch dieting, prioritize nutrition, and enjoy food without stress?! Join my NUTRITION + INTUITIVE EATING COACHING PROGRAM here! bit.ly/3kApF5r
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I today's video I'm sharing how I was able to balance my hormones naturally & heal myself of a lot of the very uncomfortable symptoms I had with my cycle for years. This is what worked for ME - I'm sharing this because it's had such a profound effect in my life, but I am not a doctor and none of this information should be taken as medical advice. If you are struggling with hormonal issues and can't seem to get to the bottom of it yourself, I always think seeing a functional doctor or a naturopath is a great place to turn!
MENTIONED IN VIDEO:
Progessence Plus Serum: bit.ly/40uokNG
Dragon Time blend: bit.ly/3M50qUs
EWG Skindeep database: www.ewg.org/skindeep/
New to non-toxic? Here are some shops I recommend:
www.youngliving.com/us/en/ref...
credobeauty.com/
www.safeandchic.com/
citrinenaturalskin.com/
Follow me on INSTAGRAM: bit.ly/2tLd450
Check out my BLOG: bit.ly/2sX5T9c
Lash Serum I use: wp.me/p9irLt-8e
Get Your Essential Oils Premium Starter Kit Here! bit.ly/2MmtCGU
My Fav Discounted + Online Health Foods: go.thrv.me/SH4lM
Want to see what I eat in a day? Watch here! bit.ly/2QejLUD
Check out some of my other videos!
NUTRITION BASICS SERIES: bit.ly/2PPzc6H
OUR 1700'S FARMHOUSE TOUR: bit.ly/2QgeRq3
HEALTHY MENSTRUAL CYCLE TIPS: bit.ly/2MolBkF
WHICH SUPPLEMENTS I RECOMMEND: bit.ly/34QkeSr
MY NATURAL, DRUG-FREE BIRTH STORY: bit.ly/3728L3t
HOW TO EAT INTUITIVELY + MAKE PEACE WITH FOOD: bit.ly/2MmOgXr
MY AMAZON FAVORITES: bit.ly/34MlsOl
LIGHTING I USE:
amzn.to/2hVJShg
amzn.to/2hPJ7Xo
Some links may be affiliate links. Using these links does not charge you anything extra, but allows me to keep providing content for free :)
Thanks so much for watching my videos & supporting my channel! xx

Пікірлер: 82

@cochranhomeandkitchen Жыл бұрын

I so appreciate this video! I knew some of these things but didn’t really know the “why” behind some things so thank you for making this!

@BeccaBristow Жыл бұрын

Aw yay so glad to hear it!! Thanks for watching! :)

@meg.gutierrez23 Жыл бұрын

I kid you not, I just came across your channel about an hour ago & I already love it! Initially looking for non-toxic skin care, I watched your video from about 5 years ago which led me to click on your page & watch this one which WOW! I have never felt more seen, for 12 years this is exactly how the first day of my periods has been down to the being fetal position on the floor, vomiting, hot flashes & hoping you can sleep it off. The woman in my family never experienced this and always thought I was being dramatic & every doctors first solution is birth control & made me feel if I didn’t get on it then it would never get better. Since then I have been trying to do more research about trying to naturally balance hormones & find this so helpful! all this to just say thank you!!!!

@BeccaBristow Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh hi!! You were meant to find me lol! And gosh I'm so sorry that's your experience too, it's TOUGH! And yes doctors just seem to brush it off which just makes it even harder. I hope you can find healing, it's been life changing for me!

@julesmckinney Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I just started using Progessence Plus a few days ago and I'm already noticing a difference!

@Bluesapphire804 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. This WAS very helpful!

@BeccaBristow Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it!!

@katrinajackson5543 Жыл бұрын

I have absolutely loved this video and the fertility video, thank you so much for all the information!

@BeccaBristow Жыл бұрын

Aw yay I'm so glad to hear it!! Makes my day!

@Littlegreengrape 3 ай бұрын

You’re my newest fav KZfaqr!! Random question but what toothpaste do you recommend

@cassandrasmom Жыл бұрын

Hormone balance is serious. I changed my eating to meat-heavy, low carb, which helped with hormones & I now have painless periods! I can’t even believe it sometimes!

@theunseenthings Жыл бұрын

Diet makes the biggest impact in my opinion too!

@BeccaBristow Жыл бұрын

That's amazing!!! So glad to hear it!

@jennygalvan9635 Жыл бұрын

I will be trying this oil. I am hypothyroid and battle with insomnia. Since watching your video I got tested for my levels and while the dr said I was fine my progesterone level came back slightly low. This may be the solution to my problem. Thank you for sharing your story.

@BeccaBristow Жыл бұрын

Maybe it will do the trick! I hope it helps!

@rebeccatyler2638 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Pro plus is great. I use Dragon Time and I really benefit from Sclaressence too.😊

@BeccaBristow Жыл бұрын

Love me some sclaressence!!

@WesleySutherland Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this very informative video!❤ I have struggled in a similar way with my periods ever since the beginning (I am 33yr) and you are the first person who not only described my situation almost exactly ( minus the birth control) BUT gave products that are a potential salutations! I am definitely going to order and give it a try. Hopeful💗

@BeccaBristow Жыл бұрын

Aw yay I really hope it helps!! It's changed my life so much! xx

@monitomomi 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing! Do you apply the progesterone plus the week before your period only or everyday?❤

@dianamedley3456 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! And 100% on fragrances… I’m so sensitive to them now that I’ve cut them out and my husband doesn’t get it when he sprays or uses something with fragrance. I will never go back!

@BeccaBristow Жыл бұрын

Isn't it wild?? I still can't get over how powerful they really are once you don't use them

@juliamahoney1509 Жыл бұрын

My grandmother uses the brand always and one time I bought the usual things she wears from them and I legit had to put them in my trunk bc I couldn’t take how they smelled. Sooooo strong.

@BeccaBristow Жыл бұрын

Eeeek fragrance is insane!!

@unciaciapanca Жыл бұрын

Could you do a video on those products you have replaced? Hope I m not missing on any category

@shelbywillhite4219 9 ай бұрын

It’s so wild hearing other people talk about having periods like that. Mine were literally the same from when I first got my period up until I went on birth control. I don’t know if I grew out of it or what, but after high school, it never was that bad again. I’ve never heard anyone else talk about having periods like that. I thought I was the only one.

@Daisymaysvlogs 3 ай бұрын

I have these same symptoms. It's getting more and more common nowadays as well. I wish mine went away lol.

@stephanievaladez14 Жыл бұрын

When do you apply the progessence oil? Just the week leading up to your period?

@SonnieKoenig 8 ай бұрын

Can I apply the progessence plus serum under the tongue? I’ve watched a video on KZfaq, and the lady said you’ll get the best result when you apply 1-2 drops (like smear it) under the tongue. But isn’t it only for external use?🤔

@yellowbeachgirl 3 ай бұрын

For the progessence plus oil, how would you use it for ttc? I have been trying to get pregnant for 10 months now . Do you do it before or after ovulation and how many drops and where do you put it? Thank you!!

@user-fj5fn3rt1n 9 ай бұрын

Hey becca, i have a couple questions for you. I tend to get mild pms and 10month pp i started getting *migrain intense pain* headaches. A little desperate, i started putting herbal progestron cream on and take an herbal hormone balancing tincture. It seems to keep them at bay. I was told to get a hormone level test. And that the headaches were caused by pressure in the pituitary gland and so i dont need porgesterone. Whats your thoughts? Also, i have tend ovulation tenderness also.

@shelbyd576 10 ай бұрын

Love this! Do you use both oils while on your period too?

@kelseyamedina Жыл бұрын

I’m going to order both oils. We have been trying to conceive for 3 years and have one ectopic pregnancy. However, I’m interested in the oils because my periods are PAINFUL. Exactly how you described yours, but I have a regular cycle (28 days) Would you recommend any other oils for fertility in addition to those two?

@Elizabeth-qi4ul Жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks for all of the info! I see the link to the oils you used comes up with a serum. Did you make your own roller? If so, how specifically? Also, can you direct me to where you discuss some of the non toxic brands and items you do like?

@BeccaBristow Жыл бұрын

I just apply it straight on from the bottle! A couple drops on my forearms. I share majority of my non-toxic living content on my @cloveandarrowessentials instagram! I also have some posts on my blog too

@susanfraser7876 Жыл бұрын

Good morning.

@jennyjackson9914 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the suggestions. Do you know if those oils happen to help with high cortisol as well?

@theunseenthings Жыл бұрын

Progessence plus can help because it balances out progesterone and estrogen. High cortisol and high estrogen usually go hand in hand :)

@iriskoomi2857 Жыл бұрын

Dark chocolate, raw cacao, helps lower cortisol! (I've been seeing my naturopath for 2 years, and I've also dont a lot of research and follow 2 naturopaths om youtube. Look up dr Janine bowring, and dr sarah gottfried.

@NikkisNest Жыл бұрын

I literally say that to my husband every time I have my period!! I said that my periods are worse than childbirth by far! I was confused when I was going into labor bc the cramps were so mild and the nurses almost sent me home bc I was too calm but checked me just in case and I was 5 cm and ready to go 😂 never taken birth control bc it made me scared how it affected other people. I need to start switching by products bc those periods radiate pain to my knees!

@theunseenthings Жыл бұрын

I would try switching to a menstrual cup! Some say it has completely eliminated cramping

@NikkisNest Жыл бұрын

@@theunseenthings I did that before and it didn’t help with that 🫣

@theunseenthings Жыл бұрын

@@NikkisNest have you tried cutting anything out of your diet? I find that lower carbs/sugar really helps!

@BeccaBristow Жыл бұрын

Ugh gosh yeah it's so hard!!! and LOL to the labor story because SAME

@sharonslocum8000 Жыл бұрын

Can these oils you mentioned help with post menopause issues? Or is there a different oil for that?

@BeccaBristow Жыл бұрын

I know so women that use them for that!

@melann7380 Жыл бұрын

Young Living is 20 minutes from my house (literally across the Lake from me) yet I have never tried it. I am definitely going to try, I suffer with estrogen dominance and take a host of supplements for it. Would live love to get off the sups and just do oils

@BeccaBristow Жыл бұрын

No way!! Have you been to their Mona farm there? Such a cool experience they have so much there!!

@iriskoomi2857 Жыл бұрын

If you suffer from estrogen dominant, i hope you're on a natural progesterone supplement. Also, make sure you're eating a lot of fiber! I was diagnosed with pmdd, I've cut out gluten, dairy, and found out I'm allergic to some other stuff hiding underneath that as well. I eat a lot of veggies, coconut oil, beets, beans, oatmeal, cacao powder, i take probiotics regularly, i take betaine hcl plus by biotics research as a digestive enzyme. I hope this helps. I'm always trying to tell my story to help others. I also eat a lot of bacon and avocado to help keep my weight up and keep fat on for my hormones to function.

@melann7380 Жыл бұрын

@@BeccaBristow I have driven by that farm but have not gone to it. I just went to the Young Living store (Seed and Soil) last week and purchased the Progessesnce.I know it can take up to two months to feel the effects, but I swear I am already feeling better and much calmer. I am so thankful you put out this video

@kinseyfreed3692 Жыл бұрын

What were the apps called that helped you search up products? I would love to start switching over to nontoxic products, but I do feel a little overwhelmed.

@BeccaBristow Жыл бұрын

I used the think dirty app years ago, the EWG healthy living app is also a good one. The EWG skindeep database is great for personal care & makeup! www.ewg.org/skindeep/

@mandiarmand6332 Жыл бұрын

what about clary sage? I've read that it's helpful for cycle support.

@theunseenthings Жыл бұрын

I started using clary sage too!

@BeccaBristow Жыл бұрын

Yes for sure!! I'm pretty sure the dragon time blend has clary sage!

@1rimmad1 Жыл бұрын

Can you use the oils whilst pregnant / trying to get pregnant too?

@BeccaBristow Жыл бұрын

I use the progessence plus in my first trimesters to help support my progesterone levels naturally, but I stop using it after that until baby is born :) and yes I used these oil will TTC and also sclaressence which is an awesome oil for supporting fertility!

@taylorlaverdiere2463 Жыл бұрын

Whats the difference between scarlessence and lady sclroel oil?

@BeccaBristow Жыл бұрын

I know sclaressence is one of the best oils for supporting fertility (what it was created for) and I've personally used it for that. But I've actually never used lady sclerol so I'm not totally sure!

@mamallamaandthelittles 9 ай бұрын

I got the comparable oils through REVIVE. Third party testing and more affordable if that helps anyone.

@kristinhaag842 Жыл бұрын

Any drawbacks to pro plus? Do symptoms return when not using?

@theunseenthings Жыл бұрын

I have had no issues since starting mine about 6 months ago! And if I miss a day, no big deal

@BeccaBristow Жыл бұрын

Yeah I would say I've never had any negative drawbacks..I still use it but if I forget here and there I don't notice a difference anymore. I think now that I've switched products and reduced a lot of my exposure to xenoestrogens in general the estrogen problem isn't as prominent if that makes sense!

@staceyjones3261 Жыл бұрын

Do you have any suggestions for products that you make at home? I checked the links you shared but they are expensive. I don’t need pretty packaging which bumps up retail prices.(I’m referring to facial cleaners, moisturizer, makeup not oil blends. )

@theunseenthings Жыл бұрын

One of my favorites that's pretty cheap is the doterra onguard and you dilute it for an all-purpose cleaner. Young living has thieves that's similar

@theunseenthings Жыл бұрын

For makeup, check out toups & co! It's a little pricy but you don't use much so it lasts a while

@staceyjones3261 Жыл бұрын

@@theunseenthings Still too pricey for me. Thanks though. I really would like to make my own. I could customize it for my own skin type and complexion.

@staceyjones3261 Жыл бұрын

@@theunseenthings I have made my own household cleaners. I have lots of essential oils. It's amazing the many purposes of vinegar. Thank you again for suggestions.

@theunseenthings Жыл бұрын

@@staceyjones3261 ouroilyhouse on KZfaq has some great homemade makeup recipes!

@laracwass9543 Жыл бұрын

What about natural fragrance :)

@theunseenthings Жыл бұрын

Also, switching period products to a menstrual cup!!!

@BeccaBristow Жыл бұрын

Ahhh I need to do this lol I have been kinda dreading making the switch LOL but I'm with you so many period products have sketch ingredients - fragrance being one of them sometimes which just blows my minddd

@brookidy Жыл бұрын

Menstrual cups are awesome!