even been linked to increased chances
of developing diseases such as Crohn’s- just to name a few of a bucket load of
symptoms. Here are some other ways that
the pill affects our health:
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nutrients, the body begins to become
robbed of essential vitamins and
minerals, which is where hormone
imbalance can begin.
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of poor gut health in the first place,
meaning that if we take the pill for a
long time, the issues may worsen.
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we can make different choices than if
we weren’t on it – not necessarily for
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and varied; they include depression,
anxiety, migraines and headaches, low
libido, stomach pain, constipation, low
immunity and more.
WHERE TO GO FROM HERE
If you’re currently taking the pill andthinking to yourself, ‘Eeek! What now?’
please don’t despair. It’s important
that each woman looks at a few things
alongside her healthcare professional to
map out the best solution. Firstly, consider
why you’re taking it. Is it for contraception
or is it to treat a problem? Once you’ve
answered that questions, ask yourself if
there’s a solution available. When it comes
to hormone imbalance, there are some
wonderful treatment options on offer to
address the root cause.
If you decide to continue taking the
pill, it’s imperative to support the body
as much as possible, especially if you’ve
taken the pill to address issues such as
acne, amenorrhea or period pain. If we
take the pill and change nothing in our
diet and lifestyle, then when we stop
taking it, the symptoms are more than
likely to make a come back, much like
a bad pair of high waisted jeans. But if
we begin to support the body, the gut
and the nutrient stores, we may begin
to address the underlying issues, which
means we’ll experience less symptomswhen we transition off the pill. It’s all about
creating a positive change to that internal
landscape, which will help us to flourish.Tips for taking
the pill
đƫ Look after your gut: Add in quality
probiotics, zinc and collagen to help
to support the digestive system.
đƫ Take supplements: Invest
in a quality multivitamin
and fish oil to help address
deficiencies that might exist.
đƫLove your liver: The liver
is responsible for hormone
detoxification, increasing fibre
and adding herbs such as
dandelion (my favorite way is
through herbal tea) are simple
ways to support this function.
đƫ Get curious: If you’re keen to
transition off the pill, talk to
your healthcare professional
and check out some of the
tracking devices that can help
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