Welcome to the Hormone Confidence Community
Navigating hormone imbalances can feel like uncharted territory, but at Shala, we believe that knowledge is your most powerful tool. Our blog is your go-to resource for reliable, expert-driven content that helps you understand every aspect of this life stage.
Our goal is to empower you with the insights, tips, and support so you can face these challenges with grace, courage, and hormone confidence, knowing that each tiny impovement brings you closer to your goals, dreams, and complete self.
Understanding Hormonal Changes After 30
Perimenopause, the phase leading up to menopause, often begins earlier than expected, sometimes in your late 30s or early 40s. Understanding what’s happening in your body isn’t just enlightening—it’s empowering.
A New Year’s Invitation: Embrace Balance Over Perfection
Let’s release the pressure to reinvent ourselves and focus instead on balance. Real, meaningful balance. Because health, longevity, and joy aren’t found in extremes—they’re nurtured through harmony in the way we nourish our bodies, move through the world, and connect with ourselves and others.
The Essential Role of Electrolytes in Your Wellness Routine
Electrolytes may sound like a buzzword, but these tiny, electrically charged minerals play a big role in keeping your body balanced and thriving. Whether you’re active or at rest, electrolytes support a range of vital functions that are key to your well-being.
Holiday Stress, Cortisol, and Gut Health: How COMFORT7 Can Help
The holiday season is a time for joy, togetherness, and celebration—but it’s also a time of increased stress for many. Balancing family commitments, work deadlines, and holiday preparations often leads to heightened levels of cortisol, the stress hormone.
Celebrate the Holidays Without Losing Sleep: How RELAX5 Supports Relaxation and Rest
Amid the excitement of celebrations, travel, and indulgent meals, maintaining quality sleep can be a challenge—but it’s also one of the most important ways to keep your energy and vitality high.
Finding Balance During the Holidays: How Rhodiola Rosea Can Help You Thrive
The holidays are a magical time—twinkling lights, festive gatherings, and the joy of giving fill the air. But let’s be honest: for many women, the holidays can also bring overwhelming stress and moments of occasional sadness.
Stay Healthy and Thrive This Holiday Season with REVIVE12
You can fortify your immune defenses and stay vibrant all season long by supporting your body with key nutrients like vitamins C, D3, K2, and zinc.
How COMFORT7 Supports Digestive Health and Nutrient Absorption
Our digestive health plays a fundamental role in our overall well-being. From breaking down food to absorbing essential nutrients, every aspect of digestion relies on a complex system functioning in harmony.
Mindfulness: A Daily Practice for Mental and Emotional Well-Being
Our brains are remarkable; they constantly adapt, change, and learn. This quality, known as neuroplasticity, allows the brain to restructure itself based on new experiences. When we practice mindfulness, we’re essentially “training” our brains to focus, calm down, and let go of distractions, strengthening our capacity to handle stress and stay grounded.
Black Cohosh, Hot Sweats, and BALANCE10
Black Cohosh is a plant native to North America and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly by Indigenous communities. In recent years, researchers have studied Black Cohosh for its effects on menopausal symptoms, particularly hot flashes, and the findings are promising.
Sleep Hygiene: Simple Tips to Improve Your Sleep
Sleep is one of the five pillars of wellness—and for good reason. While we may sometimes view sleep as a passive activity, it is, in fact, a complex and active process essential to health and vitality.
How Lemon Verbena and RELAX5 Can Help You Get the Rest You Deserve
Good sleep is crucial for health on every level. Physically, sleep gives our cells the chance to repair and regenerate, supporting everything from our immune response to skin health. When we miss out on quality sleep, cellular processes can suffer, leading to inflammation and even reduced metabolic function.
Movement for Wellness: Embrace the Joy of Moving Every Day
Movement is simple, fun, and way more flexible than traditional exercise. Whether you’re dancing around the kitchen, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, or playing with your kids, movement is all around us—and it is a powerful way to feel better both physically and emotionally.
The Role of Serotonin and How to Boost It During Perimenopause
Serotonin is a hormone and a neurotransmitter, meaning it is a chemical that helps transmit signals between nerve cells in your brain and throughout your body. But it is more than just a messenger; serotonin is responsible for regulating mood, sleep, digestion, and even how your body heals itself.
Breathing for Recovery and Stress Relief: A Simple Tool for Wellness
Breathing isn’t just something we do to stay alive—it’s a tool we can use to reduce stress and improve recovery.
How B-Vitamins in REVIVE12 Support Women’s Hormone Health
These essential vitamins play a critical role in supporting energy production, brain function, and hormonal balance—just what women navigating perimenopause or hormonal imbalance need.
What to Ask Your Doctor About Perimenopause: A Girlfriend's Guide
Perimenopause is a journey that comes with its own set of challenges but knowing what questions to ask your doctor can make all the difference. Here’s a guide to help you navigate those conversations, so you can feel empowered and in control of your health.
The Power of Ashwagandha: Alleviating Stress and Anxiety for Perimenopausal Women
We know that emotional well-being is tightly connected to how we process and manage stress. That’s why we believe it’s essential to offer women effective, natural solutions to help them manage stress and anxiety, especially during perimenopause.
Unlocking the Power of Gut Health
Research reveals that 68% of women aged 40 to 60 experience some form of gastrointestinal distress, affecting their physical health and emotional well-being.
What Husbands Should Know About Perimenopause
Husbands should be aware that perimenopause is a unique journey that requires understanding and support.