Adaptogens + hormonal health? Look beyond the hype + figure out how these herbal allies can help you

Unless you’ve been hiding out in the woods with no media over the past decade, my guess is you’ve heard of adaptogens. And at some point you may have tried some. This herbal action has basically reached celebrity status, as far as herbs go. And for good reason. They support us in states of chronic stress, support our blood sugar regulation, enhance our stamina and some even encourage better sleep.But contrary to popular belief, adaptogens are NOT right for everyone. And not all adaptogens are the same. Understanding the basics behind how they work and which ones might be most appropriate for you (or not) at this time in your life is foundational. Most of us have no idea when to choose one or another one, and what affinities certain adaptogens have for different times of life, symptom pictures, or constitutions. Not to mention which ones might be most helpful for various hormonal imbalances. So tune into today’s episode to learn all about how adaptogens work and ways they might be supportive for your individual hormonal health - and why you might want to add some other herbs in to get even better results.Listen to this episode to learn:What adaptogens are and how they work (beyond the hype)Why some plants you might think are adaptogens may not beWhen to avoid adaptogensWhy not all adaptogens are the same and how to determine which is right for youHow adaptogens can support your hormonal health (in more ways than one)Some of my favorites and a beirf snapshot on each of themResources:Learn to track your cycle naturally - Step-by-step Cycle Tracking GuideToday’s shonotes: Get the references to learn more about adaptogensEpisode 4: Herbal spotlight on Tulsi / Holy BasilEpisode 17: How stress messes with your hormones Episode 30: 5 herbal keys to hormonal healthEpisode 40: Herbal spotlight on schisandraEpisode 45: Embodying WInter with Jade AlicandroIf you loved this episode, share it with a friend, or take a screenshot and share on social media and tag me @herbalwombwisdom.  And if you love this podcast, leave a rating & write a review! It's really helpful to get the show to more amazing humans like you.  ❤️DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only, I am not providing any medical advice, I am not a medical practitioner, I’m an herbalist and in the US, there is no path to licensure for herbalists, so my role is as an herbal educator. Please do your own research and consult your healthcare provider for any personal health concerns.Click here to send me a quick message :)