This post will be focusing on female hormones, if that ain’t your cup of tea check back next week.
Those who have been following my blog for a while know I had a long, frustrating run with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea. When I was deep in the struggles of this issue I spent hours online looking for articles to help guide me, as well as articles to help bring me comfort knowing I was not alone. I’ve shared parts of this story before, so I will spare you the reiterations, but in layman’s terms I lost my period for nearly six years.
My journey to “recovery” was a long one, but after endless research and self advocacy I discovered the “why” behind my missing cycle. I was exercising too much, eating too little, and putting myself through too much stress. A triple cocktail towards chaos. It wasn’t until I finally committed to eating more and moving less, becoming my version of the Michelin Man, that my cycle returned.
Admittedly gaining a lot of weight was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do, but it was imperative for my success in getting my cycle back.
Badda boom, badda bing – I’m back in business and have had regular cycles for over a year now. Things must be smooth as butter right? I wish I could say yes, but the answer up until a few months ago was a firm no. While I was stoked I no longer had to worry about osteoporosis in middle age (a potential outcome for long term amenorrhea sufferers), I now had the pleasure of lugging around unbelievably debilitating PMS symptoms each and every month.
I had never struggled with PMS in my youth, I’d get a cramp here or there, but the mood swings, the swelling, the pain, the fatigue, THE MOOD SWINGS…these were all new. I could have blamed this on getting older, but I knew it was more than that. I knew my cattywampus hormones over the last decade needed some help getting back in balance, so I did what anyone who avoids pharmaceuticals does. I scoured the internet for natural solutions to an unnatural problem.
What I discovered was nothing short of life changing, and I don’t say that lightly.
I want to note I think there is a time and place for pharmaceuticals, and some cases of mental health related struggles are dire enough for this type of intervention, but I personally seek natural sources first.
While searching for natural ways to get my mood swings under control I stumbled upon Happy Healthy Hippie. I alluded to my success with their Go With The Flow blend in a previous post, but I am so incredibly passionate about this product I had to share more about it. I’m honored to work with HHH in bringing light to this product, because I feel like I have my life back after starting these. I know there are so many other women out there who feel hopeless with regard to their hormones.
I am here to tell you it does not have to be that way.
I started taking this herbal blend in January and gave myself a full month before making any judgements. I was immediately convinced when day one of my luteal phase came around in February, aka hell week, and I felt no significant changes in my mood. Not only is my mood more stable during my luteal phases, but my overall disposition throughout the last few months has been much lighter. Granted, there are other factors contributing to my mood boost, but the main kick in the butt has been these herbs.
I truly thought my dark mind moments were how life was going to be for me. I was buckling up to accept and embrace the week from hell each month, but I am so thankful I discovered this product. I was initially wary, but figured I had nothing to loose. This is just a blend of natural herbs, what was the worst that could happen? The reviews I read online were all the convincing I needed to try this for myself. Women who were suffering from PMDD symptoms, menopause, and women like me who needed help finding balance.
The proof is in the pudding (me, I am the pudding). I am a customer for life with this brand.
Happy Healthy Hippie offers a wide range of products, and while I have only personally tried Go With The Flow, I am equally intrigued by Be Grounded, a fast-acting relief from stress and anxiety. If this works as well as Go With The Flow, I imagine those who suffer from intrusive, anxiety ridden thoughts might find great relief from this product.
If you are like me and want a more natural approach to some of the challenges our fast paced lives throw our way, I highly encourage you to check out Happy Healthy Hippie products.
After all, what do you have to loose other than residual stress and overwhelm?
25 thoughts on “Just Go With the Flow”
Grace @ Cultural Life
Very intrigued by both of the blends you mention (Go With the Flow and Be Grounded). Glad that the brand is working so well for you!
Brittany
I think I convinced myself to buy a bottle of Be Grounded after this post. 🤪
Grace @ Cultural Life
Haha, I hope you post about it with a review in the future. 🙂 My anxiety’s been flaring up as a result of the pandemic…not fun!
integratedexpat
I am tickled pink you have found a brand called Happy Healthy Hippy that helps. It’s so you! (As someone who only knows you by having occasionally reading your blog for several years, ha ha.) Chasteberry also makes me giggle. Hope it continues to work wonders.
Brittany
Thank you, this product IS so me!! I just love it so much.
Amy
SO happy for you that you’ve found something that works for you, Brittany!! All those years of struggles are no joke… and no walk in the park either. Thank you for sharing with us, as well as being so transparent with your thoughts and experiences. It’s incredibly helpful! ♡
Brittany
Thank you! It’s unreal the night and day difference. I know you totally get the whole endless struggle. Now if I could only get the rest of my body to cooperate this easily. 🤪
Brandy
Wow, I will have to try this. I’ve had hormonal issues for a while now.
Brittany
I hope it helps!
Ken
As a male, I don’t relate to the mentioned struggles, but I do understand stress. Thanks for sharing.
Brittany
I hope you can check out some of the other options. 🤗
Atheria
I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in my lower back and osteopenia in my femoral neck when I was only 47 because I didn’t get periods for almost 15 years. It is nothing to mess around with. Now I’m 54 and still healing from a badly broken foot and chipped ankle in January. Granted, what I did to cause this WAS pretty extreme, but I can’t help but think my bones are more fragile. I have started on bone building yoga again after over a year off from hurting my back. My old yoga practice DID show bone gain via DEXA in 2015. Anyway, I’m passing along this herbal mix to some friends.
Brittany
Thank you for sharing! I pray you continue to show bone gain.
Atheria
I should add that although I over dieted for eons (still do, kind of) what had been blocking my periods for many years was WAY too much isolated soy protein powder. When I quit excessive isolated soy, my periods showed up. I’m not a soy phobe at all, but you are better off with moderate amounts of tofu, tempeh, edamame, etc., not all the processed crap that is super concentrated.
Brittany
Wow! How interesting. I no longer eat soy, it doesn’t agree with me, but it makes sense that it would disrupt hormones.
Atheria
It really was EXCESSIVE soy that was my issue. I found out accidentally when I went raw foodist long ago and quit soy. POOF…periods happened. 🙂 The funny thing is, I’m still getting random periods at 54. I suspect I’ve got 15 years of extra eggs stashed. I may be fertile until 70! LOL! And yeah, not only have I regressed horribly in terms of muscle and flexibility since quitting yoga after hurting myself in Feb. 2020…but I’ve probably lost bone again. It has not helped being on crutches not able to do anything since Jan. 14, 2021 after breaking my foot and ankle. I am able to do more now, but still have to be careful. It sucks.
Pam
Our phenomenal bodies are so complex and when it gets out of kilter it’s like putting together a 1,000 piece puzzle with 60% of the pieces are all one color 😂😂😂 Trial and Error , All things in Moderation with a good dose of skepticism……glad You have found some balance and peace👍❤️
Brittany
That puzzle analogy is spot on! I’m very happy this has worked so well for me. ❤️
Jackie
Does this product work for pregnant women? Is this also something you take forever, or just at certain times?
Brittany
Hi! Great questions. For the pregnant question I would consult with your doctor.
As for how long to take, I think that’ll vary person to person. I intend to take this daily.
I suppose you could experiment with taking it at certain times vs taking it daily. That’s what I would do! Hope that helps. 🤷🏻♀️
Allie Zottola
Oooo, I need to go check this out now! Sometimes things get a little cray cray for me around my period so I’m definitely interested in buying and trying!! Thank you so much for sharing 🙂
Brittany
I love this stuff SO much!
Aashwinshanker
More power to you!
Brittany
🙌🏻💃🏻
Aashwinshanker
🥳