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How To Use Chaste Tree For Healthy Hormones

Have you heard about the potential benefits of chaste tree for your hormones?

Chaste tree, also known as chaste berry or Vitex, has many actions that can support hormone balance. But like any herb or supplement, is not a fit for everyone.

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Maca And Your Hormones – Is It Good For You?

Have you heard that maca helps to balance your hormones, boost your energy and even out your mood?

There is a lot of anecdotal evidence out there when it comes to the benefits of maca. But what does the research have to say? And are there conditions where maca could make things worse?

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Luteal Phase Mood Swings

For many women, the Luteal phase is one they dread

It can signal two or more weeks of extreme fatigue, depression and even anxiety

The Luteal phase is the 2-weeks post ovulation. Your oestrogen and luteinizing hormone should have peaked mid-cycle to rupture mature follicles, this then creates the corpus luteum which goes onto produce progesterone to prep your body for pregnancy.

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