Episode 60: Stop buying supplements on Facebook…and what to do instead!

Nothing drives me crazy more than hearing about women who are throwing their hard earned moula away on a supplement that they bought that promised to fix their hormones, digestion, give them a detox, make them sleep like babies and unpack the dishwasher… that just isn't delivering what was promised! In this episode of The Hormone Hub, I spill the beans on what you're really buying, so you can make an informed choice about what's going to give you the best results. While it's easy to be tempted by clever marketing and the idea of a "magic pill" when you're juggling fatigue, mood swings, hot flashes, and joint pain, among others…. There are a few things to consider before you whip out the Visa. 1. Clean up your diet and lifestyle first You cannot out-supplement a shabby diet and lifestyle! Just like you can't out-exercise a bad diet, nor will any supplement take the place of good nutrition and lifestyle habits. I talk about the non-negotiables when it comes to nutrition, lifestyle and stress management that you need to action BEFORE you look at supplements. While fancy marketing and celebrities sound too good to be true… it likely is! So don't shoot the messenger! 2. Know what you're taking and WHY Is this what you need at this stage in your hormonal transition? A perimenopausal woman with crazy heavy periods and migraines needs very different support to a post menopausal woman with anxiety and hot flushes… Yet it blows my mind that so many "hormone" supplements don't distinguish between the two. 3. Is it in a therapeutic dose and in the right form? If it has a hundred ingredients… that sounds impressive, but reality is it's a minute amount in each capsule… is it enough? Unlikely! And if your digestion is off… you do NOT need an abrasive "gut" supplement. If fibre is like a broom for your bum, bentonite clay is like sandpaper…just saying. I'm not saying that all supplements are bad. In fact I firmly believe they can give your body the support it needs when it's in the right dose and the right form. I share some of my fav nutrients that I use with my clients…AND I give you the form and the doses you need, that's actually going to make a real difference. If you do need supplement advice I highly recommend you see an accredited practitioner , or reach out to us… this is our jam!   Links and Resources You can follow The Hormone Hub podcast over on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, Amazon or wherever you're listening right now. And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review? Thanks!