😳 Nobody Told Us This About Hormones

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😳 Nobody Told Us This About Hormones

Hormones aren’t just about periods. They’re the messengers running your whole body, your moods, your skin, your metabolism, your sleep, even your sex drive.

So, why weren’t we taught this? Because for too long women were told to “just deal with it.”

At Jooce, we call BS on that. It’s time to meet the hormones quietly running the show that is the female body and learn how to support them, naturally.

 

Estrogen: The Multitasker 👑

What it does:
Protects your bones, boosts mood, sharpens memory, plumps skin, and supports heart health.

When it’s off:

  • Too low: Hot flushes, dryness, brain fog, low mood, bone density loss.

  • Too high: PMS, bloating, breast tenderness, heavy cycles.

How to support it:

  • Lifestyle: Add cruciferous veggies (broccoli, kale) to help metabolise estrogen. Reduce alcohol. Move your body daily.

  • Jooce: Estro Balance (DIM + dandelion) helps your body clear excess estrogen, easing PMS, bloating, and mood swings.

Progesterone: The Calmer 🌙

What it does:
Balances estrogen, calms your nervous system, supports restful sleep, and prepares your body for pregnancy.

When it’s off:

  • Low progesterone = anxiety, irritability, insomnia, PMS that feels like rage week.

How to support it:

  • Lifestyle: Prioritise sleep, cut down on caffeine, add magnesium-rich foods, try stress rituals (yoga, breathwork).

  • Jooce: Hormone Balance Powder or Balance Me Babe Capsules support natural progesterone rhythms and reduce cortisol spikes.

Cortisol: The Firefighter 🚨

What it does:
Helps you respond to stress, fuels energy in emergencies, and keeps inflammation in check.

When it’s off:

  • Too high: Anxiety, belly weight gain, poor sleep, low immunity.

  • Too low (burnout): Exhaustion, brain fog, fatigue that coffee can’t fix.

How to support it:

  • Lifestyle: Set stress boundaries. Take screen breaks. Prioritise rest and play.

  • Jooce: Balance Me Babe Capusles (with ashwagandha + magnesium) helps calm cortisol, especially useful in perimenopause.

Insulin: The Energy Gatekeeper 🔑

What it does:
Regulates how your body uses sugar for energy or stores it as fat.

When it’s off:

  • Too high (insulin resistance): sugar cravings, energy crashes, stubborn belly fat, irregular cycles, PCOS symptoms.

  • Too low (not enough insulin/poor regulation): shaky hands, dizziness, fatigue, or hypoglycemia symptoms.

How to support it:

  • Lifestyle: Try to eat protein + fibre at every meal. Don’t skip breakfast. Take a short walk after eating.

  • Jooce: Jooce Pure Inositol supports healthy blood sugar balance, improves insulin sensitivity, and helps regulate cycles in PCOS.

Thyroid Hormones: The Metabolism Regulators 🔥

What they do:
T3 and T4 control metabolism, energy, digestion, temperature, skin, and hair growth.

When they’re off:

  • Low thyroid: Fatigue, hair thinning, constipation, cold hands/feet, weight gain.

  • High thyroid: Anxiety, palpitations, weight loss without trying.

How to support it:

  • Lifestyle: Add selenium (Brazil nuts), zinc (pumpkin seeds), and manage stress.

  • Jooce: Thyroid Balancing Powder nourishes the thyroid with key minerals and adaptogens.

Testosterone: The Drive 💋

What it does:
Powers libido, energy, motivation, confidence, and muscle tone.

When it’s off:

  • Low T: Low sex drive, fatigue, loss of motivation.

  • High T: Acne, unwanted hair growth, irregular cycles (common in PCOS).

How to support it:

  • Lifestyle: Strength training, quality sleep, stabilised blood sugar.

  • Jooce: Magic Maca boosts libido, energy, and mood, helping balance testosterone naturally if it’s low. Or use Spearmint Tea to naturally help lower testosterone and improve PCOS symptoms.

The Truth Nobody Told Us 

Your hormones aren’t out to get you. They’re signals, shaping every system in your body. When they’re supported, you feel clear, energised, and balanced. When they’re not, your body speaks up, with cravings, brain fog, hot flushes, and/or exhaustion.

Your Next Step 

Don’t just “deal with it.” Start listening to your body. Track your symptoms. Notice the patterns. And when you’re ready, give your body the backup it deserves.