Raise your hand if you've ever been personally victimized by PMS. 🙋‍♀️ The mood swings, the bloating, the "why am I crying over a dog food commercial?" moments—it's a monthly rollercoaster, and not the fun kind.

But what if I told you that you don't have to just suffer through it? That your PMS isn't just bad luck but actually something you can fix with a few simple daily shifts? Yep, it's true, and here are some game-changing tools that you can start using today.

Step 1: Remove the Firestarter 🔥

We all love a sweet treat now and then, but excess sugar (yes, even those sneaky hidden sugars in your "healthy" snacks) can throw your hormones into chaos, making PMS symptoms even worse. The best thing you can do? Cut back on sugar, especially in the week leading up to your period. Think of it as taking the gasoline away from the fire instead of just watching the flames get bigger.

Step 2: Fuel Your Body Right 🍳

Protein is your BFF when it comes to hormone balance. Aim for at least 20 grams of protein per meal (I love eggs + cottage cheese + sautéed spinach for a powerhouse breakfast). Plus, load up on greens—think asparagus, green beans, or kale—to give your body the minerals it needs to keep your cycle running smoothly.

Step 3: Work With Your Cycle, Not Against It 🌙

Your hormones ebb and flow throughout the month, which means your support should, too! I'm a big believer in seed cycling—alternating pumpkin and flax seeds in the first half of your cycle and switching to sesame and sunflower seeds in the second half. I also love herbal tinctures (like Vitex and red raspberry leaf) to naturally support estrogen and progesterone balance. These small shifts can help ease PMS symptoms before they start, so you're not caught off guard every month.

Step 4: Take Charge of Your Cycle 🚀

Instead of just dealing with PMS, what if you took control of your hormonal health? Whether that means trying out these daily shifts, looking into DUTCH testing, or finding the right supplement routine, YOU have the power to change how you feel every month. Your cycle shouldn't control you—you should be in the driver's seat.

A great place to start - my herbal tinctures!! I've got blends for cycle balance, metabolism, stress, detox and more. https://nutritionforyourhormones.com/