Hormone Nutrition Counselling

Sotonye Tomlin

RHN, BSc. Biochemistry

For several years, I suffered from severe abdominal pain, constant cold and flu-like symptoms, joint aches and pains, and a foggy memory. Even though I was working in the medical field myself, I found that medicine was not helping.

My journey to health took me to Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, where I learned about hormones and their effect on all the systems of the body. That is when I discovered that the key element of hormone health is gut health. I have learned how to support hormones and naturally increase gut flora with whole and traditionally prepared foods.

My training changed my health and my life. Now it is my joy to help others improve their hormone and gut health, prioritize a well-balanced diet, and work their way back to optimal health while being free to enjoy themselves and what they eat.

Are Your Hormones Out of Balance?

When you think of “hormone imbalance,” you might think of very specific times in life such as adolescence or menopause. However, your hormones have an important role in the body throughout all stages of your life.  

Science has shown that hormonal balance is a key factor in maintaining a healthy bodyweight, optimizing athletic performance, enjoying mental alertness, immunity, and healthy sleep patterns. What you may not know is that a major influence on your hormonal balance is the food you eat and the health of your gut.

Simple, but strategic adjustments to your diet and nutrition will balance your hormones and eliminate symptoms you may have been dealing with for some time. By balancing your hormones you will find a new supply of the energy you need to live the life you’ve always wanted! 

Symptoms of Hormonal Imbalance

Despite your best efforts and vision for a healthy life, you may find that you never feel ‘quite right’ or ‘like yourself’. If you can relate to one or more of these symptoms, you may have an underlying hormonal imbalance:

• Joint pain
• Fatigue and low energy
• Hot flashes
• Feeling irritable or having mood swings
• Digestive issues
• Recurring colds and sickness
• Persistent belly fat
• Sleep issues such as trouble falling asleep/waking-up in the middle of the night
• Heavy menstrual periods and/or cramping (for women)
• Inability to lose weight or weight gain despite exercise

Topics in the 6 Week Hormone Balancing Success group are tailored to address the unique needs of your body through the stages of peri-menopause and menopause:

• Hormones, stress and your body
• The ‘Food & Mood’ connection
• How to optimize movement and exercise
• How to safely detox and reboot
• Fermentation and gut health
• A healthy kitchen make-over
• Meal-planning and eating whole foods on a budget

Receive personal support through: individual weekly appointments, email support, unlimited access to video teaching modules, printable menu plan guide, journal sheets, progress reports, and checklists for quick review and reference.

During the 12 Week Hormone Nutrition Course for Active Young Adults, we cover topics such as:

• Optimizing your training/exercise according to your natural rhythms and (for women) your menstrual cycle
• Combining whole foods for performance
• 7 Day detox and reboot
• The ‘Food & Mood’ connection
• Fermentation and gut health
• Kitchen make-over
• Meal-planning and whole foods on a budget

Receive personal support through: individual weekly appointments, email support, unlimited access to video teaching modules, printable menu plan guide, journal sheets, progress reports, and checklists for quick review and reference.

The Power of Whole Foods

One of the greatest influences on your hormones is your diet. A whole foods diet that balances your hormones can transform your health by:

• Increasing your energy and physical performance
• Clearing mental fog
• Improving your immunity
• Promoting good digestion
• Restoring healthy sleep patterns
• For women, regulating your menstrual cycle

Eating “whole foods” does not simply mean ‘adding more vegetables’ to your diet. Instead, it is a holistic approach to understanding the role that macro and micro nutrients play in fueling your body and impacting your hormones. 

Strategic and sustainable adjustments to your diet and exercise could make a radical difference in your energy levels, mood and day-to-day performance. You can achieve your health goals and thrive!