In the course of working with women on correcting iron dysregulation, gaining more energy, and reaching their fitness goals, I’ve curated a list of go-to hormone resources that I recommend over and over again. And today, I’m going to share my top 10 of them with you!
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Hormone Resources:
- the Are You Menstrual podcast – Amanda is a wealth of knowledge and has 2 seasons of podcast episodes on various topics related to hormone health. I highly recommend starting at the very beginning and listening to the first 5 episodes in order before listening to any other episodes.
- CuRE Your Fatigue by Morley Robbins – if you are struggling with iron deficiency and wondering what the heck I’m talking about when it comes to iron dysregulation and the iron recycling system, this book is a very technical resource to understanding the science of what is going on in the body. Like all books, there are plenty of things I don’t agree with, but it is still the best book I’ve come across thus far that addresses this topic.
- Beef liver capsules – want an easy way to add more copper and vitamin A to your diet? Beef liver is a terrific source of both, but is not a very palatable food for most people. Taking it in supplement form is much easier for most people, and a common recommendation for clients who need help with iron.
- Jigsaw Health adrenal cocktail powder – this is definitely an acquired taste but mixed with a blend of water and orange juice, is a very easy way to get more sodium, potassium, and whole food vitamin C into your daily diet. You can also make your own adrenal cocktail with coconut water, Redmond’s real salt, and citrus juice.
- Cronometer – for all of us who spent years tracking calories in My Fitness Pal and now have a negative relationship with tracking food, this is a significantly better way to learn how much you’re eating and what macronutrients are in what amounts of foods you’re eating. I am not a fan of always tracking every thing you eat, but a lot of times clients are significantly undereating and do not realize it. Cronometer is an easy, accurate way to see where discrepancies lie and work to improve meal composition and quantity. All clients that work with me get access to Cronometer Pro for free during our time together, which allows me to see what they are tracking and make adjustments and suggestions to improve nutrient intake. If you’re not sure if you’re eating enough, the free version is a great place to start.
- Basal Body Thermometer – most of us only think of using basal body thermometers (BBT) to track ovulation for fertility purposes, but it is also a great way to track metabolic health. A waking temperature that is below 97.6 degrees Fahrenheit is a classic sign of a sluggish metabolism. By tracking your temperature every morning, it is easier to see trends, understand what’s going on with your metabolism, and track if and when you are ovulating, which is also necessary for optimal metabolic health, not just fertility.
- Magnesium lotion and/or Epsom salts – the first way I work to get magnesium intake increased for clients is with topical sources. Magnesium sprays, lotions, or Epsom salts are a great way to increase magnesium intake without swallowing more supplements. And for many, the act of taking an Epsom salt bath or foot soak is also a way to relax and balance out a stressful day, so win-win.
- LMNT – my favorite electrolyte supplement and way to get more fluid intake, especially for runners. With 1000 mg of sodium per packet, plus potassium and magnesium, this is an easy way to increase minerals and drink more water.
- Wellnesse toothpaste & tongue scraper – It is a surprise to many clients, especially those with hypothyroidism or iodine deficiency, that removing fluoride sources can help. Fluoride and iodine are both halogens, along with bromide and chloride. These other halogens can block the receptors that iodine needs to bind to, leading to iodine deficiency and thyroid issues. Fluoride is a common anti-cavity agent in toothpaste, so I commonly recommend a number of fluoride-free options. Wellnesse makes a terrific one that still provides that minty clean feeling and other anti-cavity ingredients. Their copper tongue scraper is also my favorite to recommend to clients who want to improve oral and gut health.
- Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers by Robert M. Sapolsky– if you read one book this year in the health, hormones, and wellness genre, read this one. It sums up the role of stress and it’s implications on various systems in the body so well.
Bonus – are you wondering if these resources will work for you? If you haven’t yet grabbed my iron deficiency checklist, it’s a great place to start and see if iron dysregulation is an issue for you. Each of these resources is a great starting point, no matter what your issue or where you are on your healing journey. But especially for women struggling with their iron status. If you want to chat more about your hormone health, reach out here!
