Hormone-Stabilizing Protocol for Menopause

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Old Fashioned Wellness "Being in Balance: Your Hormone-Stabilizing Protocol for Menopause" A Science-Backed Guide to Thriving—Naturally

🌿 The Wisdom of the Ancients, Backed by Science

Menopause isn’t a deficiency—it’s a transition. Our grandmothers knew this. They relied on whole foods, adaptogens, and mindful movement to navigate this phase with grace. Today, modern research confirms their wisdom. Here’s your time-tested, scientifically validated protocol to balance hormones, boost energy, and reclaim vitality.

🍃 Step 1: Functional Foods & Herbs

Adaptogens: Nature’s Hormone Harmonizers

• Maca Root (1–3 tsp/day)

  • "Maca nourishes the endocrine system without hormones—like a gentle tune-up for tired adrenals." — Dr. Jolene Brighten

  • Why it works: Supports energy, libido, and cortisol balance.

    
    

• Ashwagandha (300–600 mg/day)

  • "This ancient herb tames cortisol, cools hot flashes, and whispers to your thyroid to stay strong." — Dr. Aviva Romm

    
    

• Medicinal Mushrooms (Reishi, Chaga)

  • "Reishi is the queen of estrogen metabolism. Chaga? A shield against fatigue." — Paul Stamets

    
    

Thyroid & Metabolism Boosters

• Irish Sea Moss Gel (1–2 tbsp/day)

  • Packed with iodine, selenium, zinc—thyroid’s best friends.

• Black Cumin Oil (1 tsp/day)

  • "Thymoquinone melts belly fat and fights inflammation like a warrior." — Journal of Endocrinology

    
    

⚡ Step 2: Superfood Powders & Digestive Fire

• Moringa

  • "25x more iron than spinach? Yes. A lifesaver for tired, anemic women." — Dr. Josh Axe

• Spirulina/Chlorella

  • Binds toxins, floods cells with oxygen.

• Betaine HCL (with meals)

  • "Low stomach acid = poor digestion. Fix this first." — Dr. Jonathan Wright

    
    

🏋️ Step 3: Movement That Matters

• Weight Training (3x/week)

  • "Heavy lifts tell your body: ‘Hold onto muscle, burn fat instead.’" — Dr. Stacy Sims

• Rebounding (10 mins/day)

  • Flushes lymph, eases estrogen dominance.

• Sprints (1x/week)

  • "HIIT outruns insulin resistance." — Journal of Aging Research

    
    

🌬️ Step 4: Breathwork for Balance

• 4-7-8 Breathing

  • "Inhale peace, exhale hot flashes." — Dr. Andrew Weil

• Alternate Nostril Breathing

  • Balances stress hormones in 3 minutes.

💊 The Essential Supplement Stack

Supplement	Dose	Why You Need It
Boron	3–9mg/day	Stops hot flashes, unlocks estrogen, reduces calcium excretion by 50%, decalcifies soft tissue, restores focus.
Magnesium Glycinate	400 mg/night	Deep sleep, no more cramps.
Vitamin D3 + K2	5,000 - 10 000 IU/day + Vit D3	Mood, bones, immunity, hormonal health.
Omega-3s (Flax)	1–2 tbsp/day	Cools inflammation and builds resilient cell membranes (immune system), fat balance.
Iodine (Kelp)	12.5–50 mg/day	Sharp mind, happy thyroid, boosts metabolism, cancer cell apoptosis.

📜 Sample Day (Grandma Approved)

Morning: 'choose any or all of the following'

• Warm (not hot) lemon water + 1/4 tsp of Celtic salt.

• Adaptogenic herbal infusion (tea).

• Smoothie: Flax, maca, sea moss, spirulina, extra virgin olive oil, berries.

• Coffee substitute: Manna-brew, maca, raw cacao.

Midday:

• Mixed vegetables lightly fried (coconut butter) or steamed with any of the following (carrots, peppers, cucumber, cabbage, garlic, ginger, cayenne pepper, onions, honey, topped with two organic eggs if necessary.

• Salad with dulse seaweed.

Evening:

• Grass-fed meat + betaine HCL. (Can drink a Tbls of apple cider vinegar in a tot of water 1/2 hour before meals with protein to build hydrochloric acid or a teaspoon of cayenne pepper + 1/2 juice of lemon and water in small glass. Drink fast 15 mins before any meal.

• Magnesium + 4-7-8 breathing.

• Binaural Breathing Exercises | Buteyko | TAKE A DEEP BREATH

  (download and practice while in bed and about to fall asleep)

  
  

📚 Trusted References

• The Menopause Reset — Dr. Mindy Pelz

• Medical Medium Thyroid Healing — Anthony William

• Old Fashioned Wellness - Theresa Claassen

  
  

🌺 Final Thought: Your body isn’t broken. It’s wise. Feed it like your ancestors did—with whole foods, smart movement, and patience. The balance will come.