Make it your year OF HORMONE BALANCE FOCUSSING ON PROGESTERONE We are back into the swing of things with long to-do lists and responsibilities piled high. Life can be full on! You might need to just take a moment to ground yourself and to bring balance back into your life before you get swept off your feet. Low progesterone levels are a common culprit of hormone imbalance in this modern world. This can be particularly problematic as progesterone is your 'calming hormone' and plays a vital role in fertility, mental clarity, calmness through periods of stress. If you have low progesterone levels, your body will want you to know about it. Here are some ways it might be trying to spread the word: * Irregular periods - PMS If you're feeling a little overwhelmed, now might be the perfect moment to focus on bringing your hormones back into balance. Feelings of worry, chronic stress or trouble sleeping Your body prioritises survival over reproduction, and fair enough! Both cortisol and progesterone are made from the same precursor hormone - pregnenolone. When you are stressed, the production of stress hormones to aid survival will always be prioritised over the production of sex hormones for reproduction, meaning cortisol is going to take priority over progesterone every single time. - Fertility issues. WHAT ARE HORMONES AND HOW DO THEY IMPACT YOUR HEALTH? NURTURING PROGESTERONE BePure ProgestoRenew is a nourishing blend of herbs and nutrients designed to support and maintain healthy progesterone levels. Hormones are the chemical messengers that tell your body how to think and feel. When unbalanced, they can impact the way you react to the ebbs and flows of life. This means that you may find your libido is particularly low during times of high stress - it's all related to your hormones! In particular, when you experience stress during situations like busy work weeks, juggling various roles, or doing this all with the added pressure of working on your goals and resolutions, your stress hormones directly impact everything from your mood, to your energy, your resilience, and outlook on life. So ladies, why balance your hormones? When your hormones are balanced, you feel balanced, too. Nourishing herbs including ashwagandha, rehmania, and Siberian ginseng support your nervous system to recalibrate by encouraging the communication of your HPA axis (hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis). Your HPA axis works to calm your 'fight or flight' response, letting your body know it is safe and can relax, and thus helping to balance your hormones. 15% OFF BEPURE BEPURE PROGESTO RENEW SUPPORTS: Natural production of progesterone PROGESTO RENEW Relaxation of the nervous EARN 67 REWARD POINTS system A healthy cycle and ovulation 180s NOW Clearance of oestrogen Powerfal Herbal Nourichment o Support Horhone Balance and Calm $6710 Healthy fertility levels ADietary Supplement 86 Capsules was $79 Brain function, mood, mental clarity and focus. or Laybuy from $11.18 a week* 26 HEALTH 200O • MARCH 2020 *over six weekly, automatic payments. BePure ProgestoRenew is not suitable for males, during pregnancy, breastfeeding or if you are on hormone medication such as oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy. Always read the label and take as directed. If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare professional. BePure, Auckland.