Progesterone Deficiency - Raise Your Progesterone Levels Naturally

Join the Reset Retreat: https://landing.leahbrueggemann.com/reset-retreat-oct26If you’re struggling with PMS, spotting before your period, pre-period anxiety, short luteal phases, or painful cramps, this episode is for you. Progesterone is your “calm and steady” hormone, and what you put on your plate every day can make or break your levels.In this episode I’m sharing:Why sweet potatoes are a powerhouse food for potassium, magnesium, vitamin B6, and fiber, which are all critical for progesterone and moodHow blood sugar balance impacts inflammation, cortisol, and progesterone productionThe benefits of plantains as a resistant starch that supports gut health, blood sugar, and vitamin B6 levelsA breakdown of seed cycling (pumpkin plus flax seeds in the follicular phase, sesame plus sunflower in the luteal) and why it improves egg quality and progesteroneWhy avocados, nettle tea, coconut water, and other potassium-rich foods are essential for stress reliefHow beef liver and organ blends act as nature’s multivitamin for ovarian and luteal healthThe role of maca root in lengthening the luteal phase, improving mood, and supporting libido (and when you shouldn’t use it, like with PCOS)Why consistency matters, and how it takes about three cycles to feel real progesterone shifts, and what changes you’ll notice before othersBalancing progesterone doesn’t happen overnight, but every meal is an opportunity to support your hormones. This episode will give you practical strategies you can start today to feel calmer, more energized, and more in control of your cycle.Leah’s Favorite Things: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/favorites🙏Thank you to Eversio Wellness for sponsoring this episode!👉 Go to https://www.eversiowellness.com/discount/LEAH or enter code LEAH at checkout for 15% off.—I’m Leah Brueggemann, a Functional Diagnostic Nutritional® Practitioner and Hormone Health Coach, helping you balance your hormones in effective and realistic ways so you can live a healthier, happier life.Through the Balance Hormones Naturally podcast, you’ll discover why your cycle is so important to your everyday health and how you can use nutrition to help support the rise and fall of your hormones and finally feel truly amazing. We dig deep to understand and heal the root causes of your symptoms so you can achieve lasting results through manageable and realistic lifestyle changes, allowing you to live a healthy and balanced life without a life-long pharmaceutical prescription.Let’s connect:📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/balancinghormonesnaturally/🙋🏻‍♀️ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah_brueg/🌐 Website: https://www.leahbrueggemann.com/📧 Email: [email protected]—The recommendations presented in this podcast are not a substitute for medical advice from a qualified doctor. Before making any changes to your diet and lifestyle, please consult with your healthcare provider.