Everywhere you look on social media, podcasts, and wellness ads, you see the phrase “balance your hormones.” It sounds great, but here’s the truth: your hormones aren’t something to be controlled or “fixed.” They’re part of a living, breathing, ever-changing system within you.

Your body is not broken. It’s wise. It’s rhythmic. And when given the right nourishment, your hormones naturally move toward balance on their own. What we’re really seeking isn’t “hormone balancing”; it’s...