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November 22, 2021

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We’ve got a plan that makes balancing your hormo

We’ve got a plan that makes balancing your hormones so much easier.

Hormones don’t work one at a time.
They work as a system.
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That workout routine you keep forcing because it u

That workout routine you keep forcing because it used to work?
It’s stressing your body out.

Not because you’re weak.
Not because you “can’t handle it anymore.”
But because perimenopause changed how much stress your body can tolerate.

You’re still showing up.
Still pushing.
Still trying to sweat your way back to feeling like yourself.

And meanwhile your body is like,
“HEY… can we NOT do this anymore?”

Long, intense workouts without enough recovery can start messing with sleep, tanking energy, and leaving you feeling more wiped than strong.

That doesn’t mean movement is the problem. It just means movement needs a new purpose.

Exercise works best when it helps your body regulate, not prove something:

- strength work that supports muscle and metabolism
- walking that actually calms your system
- mobility and recovery that help you feel human again
- rest days that you don’t feel guilty about

If your workouts leave you exhausted, moody, or dragging for days, it’s not a motivation issue.

It’s your body asking you to listen.

You don’t need to earn your health by pushing harder.
You need movement that works with your hormones in this season.

Follow @pharmtotableteam for more real life perimenopause info.

Low progesterone will absolutely mess with your mo

Low progesterone will absolutely mess with your mood
and keep you wide awake at night.

Progesterone is the hormone that helps:
- calm your nervous system
- steady your mood
- turn your brain off so you can actually sleep

In perimenopause, it’s often one of the first hormones to decline.

And when progesterone drops, women start noticing:
- anxiety that feels louder than usual
- irritability over things that never used to bother them
- racing thoughts at night
- sleep that suddenly feels impossible

Nothing about this means you’re dramatic or “just stressed.”
It means one of your main calming signals is running low.

This is why sleep and mood changes often show up early in perimenopause
long before periods stop or labs look obviously off.

Your body isn’t overreacting.
It’s missing support.

Follow @pharmtotableteam for straightforward, actually helpful info about hormones and your body.

Estrogen dominance = misunderstood. It doesn’t

Estrogen dominance = misunderstood.

It doesn’t always mean you have high estrogen.
It might mean your progesterone is too low…
Or your body isn’t clearing estrogen well through the liver and gut.
Or your ratios are off, even if labs look “normal.”

This is why we use the DUTCH test inside our Hormone Harmony Program.
It shows not only your hormone levels, but how your body processes, metabolizes, and detoxifies them.

No more guessing. Just real clarity.

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When estrogen starts to dip, a lot of women notice

When estrogen starts to dip, a lot of women notice:
- brain fog that makes it hard to focus or think clearly
- achy, stiff joints that feel worse for no obvious reason
- feeling “off” in ways that don’t match their labs or age

This isn’t random.
And it’s not something you have to just live with.

Low estrogen can change how your brain communicates and how well your joints stay cushioned and calm. When that support drops, symptoms show up in places people don’t expect.

The good news?
Once we understand what’s actually happening, we can support it properly.

If brain fog or joint pain has been bothering you and you want real answers, comment CLARITY. ✨

We’ll help you take the next step toward understanding your hormones and solving what your body’s been trying to tell you.

2026 isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about w

2026 isn’t about pushing harder.
It’s about working WITH your body, not against it.

If 2025 taught me anything, it was this:
More discipline isn’t always the answer.
More hustle doesn’t always heal.
True health comes from understanding why your body is responding the way it is.

Let’s try a different vision for 2026:
-Listening instead of overriding
-Supporting systems instead of chasing symptoms
-Personalizing care instead of following trends
-Building health that lasts

Your 2026 vision doesn’t have to be extreme.
It can be intentional.
It can be supportive.
It can include working with a practitioner who looks at the whole picture (labs, lifestyle, stress, nutrition, and hormones) so you’re not doing this alone.

Here’s your permission slip:
You don’t need to push harder to be healthier.
You need the right support.
Let 2026 be the year you work with your body.

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Your gut isn’t just about digestion. It plays a

Your gut isn’t just about digestion.

It plays a huge role in what happens to estrogen after your body is done using it.

Enter: the estrobolome.

That’s the group of gut bacteria responsible for helping estrogen get broken down and cleared out.

When digestion is working well, estrogen gets processed and eliminated.
Clean exit. No drama.

But when digestion is off...
constipation
bloating
inflammation
an unhappy microbiome

...estrogen doesn’t always leave.

Instead, it can get recycled back into circulation.

And when that happens, symptoms start popping up like:

- bloating
- heavier or more uncomfortable periods
- mood swings
- breast tenderness
- feeling “estrogen dominant” even when labs look fine

This is why gut health matters so much for estrogen balance.
It’s not always about making more or less estrogen.

It’s about whether your body can let go of what it doesn’t need anymore.

Understanding that takes a lot of the confusion (and self-blame) out of the picture.

Your body isn’t broken.
The system just needs better flow.

Get support that connects the dots instead of chasing symptoms.
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Okay but… do you realize how much stress you’r

Okay but… do you realize how much stress you’re sending your body every single day without meaning to?

Skipping meals.
Scrolling in bed.
Holding everything together and never letting it out.

None of this makes you bad at taking care of yourself. It makes you human. Busy. Doing your best.

But when these habits stack up, your nervous system stays on high alert, and your hormones feel it. That’s when moods swing, energy drops, and everything feels harder than it needs to.

The good news is you don’t need a total reset or more discipline.
You just need a few small shifts that actually support your body instead of stressing it out more.

We put those into our free Hormone Harmony Guide.
Comment HARMONY and we'll send it to you.

Estrogen isn’t a “period hormone.” that REA

Estrogen isn’t a “period hormone.”
that REALLY undersells what it does.

Estrogen talks to:
- your brain
- your sleep cycle
- your metabolism
- your bones
- your skin
- your nervous system

When estrogen shifts, the symptoms don’t always show up as cycle changes.
They show up as:
- brain fog
- mood swings
- can’t sleep at all
- zero energy for life
- feeling like your body just isn’t what it used to be

That’s why so many women feel confused.
The symptoms feel random but really, estrogen is misbehaving again.
and it’s shouting at the whole system.

Understanding that helps take the mystery out of what you’re feeling in your body.
AND you can stop blaming/shaming yourself.

It’s not “all in your head.”

It’s your body responding to a hormone that affects far more than your cycle.

Follow @pharmtotableteam for more straightforward (and actually helpful) info about hormones and your body.

Cycle syncing in perimenopause isn’t about perfe

Cycle syncing in perimenopause isn’t about perfection.

Hormones are more unpredictable in this season, and syncing works best when it’s flexible, not rigid. Use your cycle as information, not instruction.

Support your energy, nourish your body, and adapt as needed. That’s real hormone care.

For some easy tips to help rebalance hormones, comment HARMONY and we'll send you the guide.

Perimenopause only means hot flashes and night swe

Perimenopause only means hot flashes and night sweats, right?
Think again.

We’re seeing more and more women in their 30s and 40s dealing with:
👉sleep issues
👉mood changes
👉low libido
👉cravings
👉anxiety
👉weird period shifts...

...and no one ever mentioned that this might be perimenopause.

This is the transition phase when hormones start to fluctuate, often years before your period stops. And you don’t need to “wait it out” or “just deal with it.”

Functional testing like the DUTCH test can show you exactly what’s going on with your estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, and hormone metabolism. No more guessing, no more being told “everything is fine” when it doesn’t feel that way.

Inside our Hormone Clarity Program, we help you figure out what your body needs to feel steady, supported, and balanced through this phase and beyond.

Ready for answers?
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Your gut doesn’t just digest food, it metaboliz

Your gut doesn’t just digest food, it metabolizes hormones too.
One of the most overlooked pieces of hormone health is the gut–hormone connection.

Your gut microbiome helps:
-Activate and eliminate estrogen
-Reduce inflammation
-Support nutrient absorption
-Communicate with your brain and endocrine system

When gut health is off, hormones often follow. That can look like:
• PMS or heavy periods
• Bloating and digestive discomfort
• Mood changes
• Estrogen dominance symptoms
• Worsening perimenopause symptoms

Common contributors to an imbalanced gut include chronic stress, ultra-processed foods, antibiotic overuse, poor sleep, and low fiber intake.

The good news?

Supporting your gut supports your hormones:
-Prioritize fiber and whole foods
-Support digestion and regular bowel movements
-Manage stress (your gut is listening)
-Consider probiotics or microbiome testing with guidance

Hormone balance doesn’t start with hormones alone, it starts in the gut.

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