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.
Strong Over Skinny: Why Muscle Matters More Than Weight
This article is about shifting perspectives, priorities, and goals. The real goal shouldn’t be about getting smaller—it should be about getting stronger. Muscle isn’t just about appearance. For women in midlife, muscle is one of the most powerful tools for hormone balance, metabolic stability, mood support, and long-term health.
The Estrogen-Heart Connection: What Women Need to Know About Blood Pressure During Perimenopause and Menopause
When estrogen begins to fluctuate and eventually decline during perimenopause and menopause, it can affect cardiovascular health—including your blood pressure.
The Hidden Cost of Poor Gut Health
Studies show that 40% of Americans experience daily disruptions due to gut-related discomfort.
Strength Training Over 40: Why Muscle Matters More Than Ever
Aging brings many changes, but losing strength and vitality doesn’t have to be one of them. Strength training is one of the most powerful tools for maintaining your health, energy, and independence as you get older.
Intermittent Fasting: Unlocking Hormonal Balance and Vitality
Intermittent fasting isn’t just a trendy diet—it’s a well-researched metabolic strategy that can offer significant benefits, especially for women dealing with hormonal changes.
Part 5: Nurturing Mental and Emotional Well-Being
Over the past weeks, we’ve explored the foundational pillars of movement, nutrition, sleep, and recovery. Now, we arrive at the fifth and arguably most personal pillar: mental and emotional well-being.
Part 4: The Importance of Recovery
Recovery is about more than just rest. It’s a time when your body repairs itself, restores energy, and builds resilience.
Part 3: The Vital Role of Sleep
Sleep is not a luxury—it’s a biological necessity, especially during perimenopause and menopause.
Part 2: The Power of Nutrition
As you navigate this stage of life, your body’s nutritional needs evolve. Hormonal fluctuations can impact everything from metabolism to digestion, requiring a more intentional approach to nourishment.
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.