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The Live Well Zone blog is for women just like you who want to balance their hormones naturally, build a healthy lifestyle and live life to the fullest (on your terms).
Exercise for Hormone Balance: A Complete Guide
Although exercise is often looked at as a pathway to a slimmer body, science shows that it does so much more. Exercise - and really, all movement - supports the entire body at the physical, mental...
High Potassium Foods for Bloating: 27 Amazing Sources and Benefits
Although bloating can occur for multiple reasons - such as stress or hormonal imbalance - in some cases, it can be due to hypokalemia aka low potassium. Potassium is a nutrient that affects the...
The Beginner’s Guide to Natural Hormone Balance: 8 Essential Tips
Let’s face it. While it is possible to support your hormones naturally, there is no magical, overnight fix. If there was, you probably wouldn’t be here reading this (and whomever owned that magical...
Home Remedies For Menstrual Cramps: 7 Powerful Tips For Relief
Are you tired of dealing with period pain and you want home remedies for menstrual cramps that actually work? Well, you’re in the right place! From essential oils, to supplements and herbal oils, this post gives you the most effective home remedies for menstrual cramps.
The Truth About Apple Cider Vinegar for PCOS
Apple cider vinegar (aka ACV) is one of the most popular - and some would say, most overhyped - natural remedies for various health conditions. So, not surprisingly, there are some who also believe...
The Best Maca Supplements For Menopause (updated for 2023)
Maca is a cruciferous root that has traditionally been used in Peru to support women’s (and men's) hormones. Since it is classified as an adaptogen, maca's main benefit is that it supports our...
How To Eat Clean On A Budget: Tips For 2022
For anyone who wants to eat healthy, cost is often a concern. Whether it's fresh produce or something packaged, you're likely to pay more for wholesome food than for processed stuff. But there are...
The Top 5 Hormone Balancing Foods to Eat Daily
Having long-term control over your health and particularly, your hormones, starts with having a nutrient-rich diet. Just by making a few strategic food choices, you can maximize every bite you take...
Hormone Balancing Foods for PCOS: A Complete Guide (with PDF)
Given the wide range of symptoms that occur with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), it can be overwhelming to know where to start when it comes to hormone balancing foods for PCOS. And while there is...
10 Powerful Herbs for Menopause Weight Gain (+ Best Supplements for 2023)
One of the most disheartening aspects of going through menopause is the sudden weight gain and the realization that the “eat less and exercise more” philosophy just doesn’t work. If you’re currently...
11 Adaptogens For Hormone Balance (and Weight Loss Support)
If you’re looking for a natural way to boost your energy, support weight loss and improve your overall health then it’s time to consider using adaptogens for hormone balance. Now, if you've never...
What You Should Know About Inositol vs Berberine for PCOS
As much as 65-70% of women with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) struggle with insulin resistance (source). This means that addressing insulin resistance is key for improving PCOS symptoms. That’s...
Top 13 Herbal Teas for Balancing Women’s Hormones Naturally
Drinking a soothing cup of herbal tea isn't just a great way to relax; it's also an effective way of supporting your hormones. So in this article we're going to look at some of the best herbal teas...
No Motivation To Meditate? Try These 8 Tips
Whether you’ve been meditating for a while or you’re brand new to it, there are often days when you have no motivation to meditate. In fact, the harder you try to motivate yourself, the more the...
Is It Better To Meditate Then Journal? Here’s How to Decide
Meditation and journaling are daily practices that can help you evolve and live a more balanced, fulfilling life. But you might be wondering “is it better to meditate then journal?” If you have a...
15 Delicious Snacks to Reduce Bloating Fast
Many popular snacks tend to have pro-inflammatory ingredients that irritate the digestive system and worsen bloating. But that doesn't mean you have to give up on snacking! In this article, you will...
The Benefits of Turmeric for PCOS (+ 4 Ways To Use It)
We always hear about how amazing turmeric is for our health. So, it probably comes as no surprise that there are plenty of potential benefits to using turmeric for PCOS. Some experts see chronic,...
How to Reduce Bloating from Vegetables: 7 Tips for Faster Relief
You've decided to eat healthy and you're loading up on vegetables. But now you're experiencing more bloating, gas and what not. So much for "healthy", right? Well, before you throw up your hands in...
45 Affirmations for Hormonal Balance
Our hormones are constantly responding to everything we do. That includes what we eat or drink as well as our thoughts and emotions. This is why hormones like oxytocin are released when we cry. It's...
Clary Sage for Menstrual Cramps: Benefits and How To Use
You could call clary sage the queen of essential oils for women’s health. It has traditionally been used to support female hormones throughout all stages of life. And in this article we’re going to...
