Natural Ways to Balance Hormones with Ayurveda
Updated: Oct 4
Have you ever considered if you really understand what a healthy menstrual cycle looks like? Or do you suffer from cramps, rely on Midol, use birth control to mask troublesome symptoms, endure mood swings, cravings, bloating, heightened anxiety, increased irritability, and yet convince yourself that everything is fine?
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Natural Ways to Balance Hormones with Ayurveda
Your menstrual cycle is a window into your wellbeing. According to Ayurveda, each month your cycle shows you which doshas are imbalanced. Read on for Ayurvedic insights on women's health from start to completion.
Symptoms of Menstrual Imbalance According to Ayurveda
Heavy flow and clotting
Irregular or scant periods
Weight gain or bloating
Joint or muscle pain
Anemia or weakness and exhaustion
Acne flare-ups
Anxiety or feeling tense
Crying spells or depressed moods
Trouble sleeping
Diminished concentration
Extended symptoms (feeling like your cycle lasts all month)
Symptoms so pronounced Western medicine is used to suppress the natural cycle, so you can function daily.
Women, no need to suffer and accept these symptoms as an inevitable part of being female. The goal is to restore and rejuvenate and balance the female reproductive system to reduce or eliminate symptoms. "To me, a healthy cycle is one we don't know we're getting until we see healthy flow on the right day." As one 43 year old client put it, it felt like being a teenager again, I had no symptoms leading up to it." - Veena, Saumya Ayurveda
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Chances are you’ve experienced one (or many) of the symptoms above. You might even consider them an unavoidable part of getting your period.
"Menstrual suffering is so common we treat it as a natural side-effect of having a female reproductive system. With Ayurvedic knowledge, each month your cycle are clearly showing (or yelling) to you which doshas are imbalanced. Women are fortunate to have this biofeedback, because we know clearly what to do about it." - Veena, Saumya Ayurveda
Modern medicine rarely treats these issues as part of a deeper imbalance; it seeks to alleviate symptoms instead of addressing the underlying cause. Unfortunately, while birth control and IUDs may help relieve your suffering, they do little to help you regain balance.
Symptoms of Dosha Imbalances in Your Menstrual Cycle
When we understand how the doshas influence our menstrual cycle, it’s easy to see how problems arise when we become imbalanced. If a dosha becomes inflamed, stuck, or built up – it’s reflected in our monthly cycle.
Vata: Scant, irregular, or absent flow. When your period is present, imbalanced Vata manifests as anxiety and insomnia, sharp or stinging cramps, and blood discoloration.
Pitta: Burning cramps, fiery emotions like anger and irritability, and a clotty, hot, or heavy flow. Severe menstrual hemorrhaging may even require blood transfusions. Whew!
Kapha: Heavy or long-lasting periods, bloating, and yeast infections. Feeling sluggish, depressed, and unmotivated – preferring food (and Netflix) binges to a regular routine.
How Do I Know If I Have a Dosha Imbalance?
Peruse these comprehensive and convenient lists of signs and symptoms of dosha imbalances.
As we are all comprised of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, there can be an imbalance in any of the doshas, or a combination of dosha imbalances. Read all three lists and see if anything looks familiar.
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“After six months with no period and increasing concern, I am happy to report that my periods are completely regular. With just two months of Veena’s treatment, they are almost symptomless except for mild cramping. I am feeling very good and well balanced overall. My skin has improved as well. I am looking forward to doing the cleanse with you this spring. “ – A.K. Minnesota
“I sought support from Veena related to irregular menstruation, skin issues, and overall stagnation. After a comprehensive assessment, Veena provided an intuitive yet simple plan that included recommendations for gentle changes to diet, daily routine, and a few herbal supplements.
The changes were profound. I had not had my period for six months and after four weeks of following Veena's suggestions, my period returned and has been regular since. Veena's approach works with available resources to make sure that change happens on a deeper level than medication can reach. I am so grateful for her help and would recommend her services!”
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“Veena has been a dream to work with! I came to her with a number of concerns around my digestion, skin, and menstrual cycle, and she has helped me find so much improvement in all areas and more!” – Meg McNeil, Boulder, Colorado
“Veena has literally changed my life. I was struggling with mental and physical symptoms that my doctor had no answer for. I thought I was going crazy and just making symptoms up.
“With Veena’s guidance, with herbs and diet changes, I soon realized that my symptoms were very real. After making the changes, I made small victories along the way, and became better with each appointment with her.
Now almost 6 months later, I am a completely different person. I still have some things to work on, but with Veena’s help, I know I will be able to take control of my health and not leave it to Western medicine that was giving me little to no help and covering up my symptoms with another medication.
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The Ayurvedic Approach to Menstrual Health
Rather than treating individual symptoms, Ayurveda treats the whole person. In Ayurveda, menstrual health is a window into your overall well-being.
The goal is not to control and suppress your symptoms, but to use them as guideposts pointing to the root cause of your dosha imbalance.
Your menstrual cycle influences how you feel in your body, mind, and emotions throughout your entire life. Ayurveda helps bring your reproductive system back into balance, which can bring balance back to your entire life – sounds nice, right? Ayurveda for Unhappy Hormones can be a game changer.
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3. Ayurveda Daily Routines: --Ayurvedic Morning Routine | 6 Rituals for a Calm and Centered Day
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