Hormones & Women’s Health with Dr. Cristina Tomasi

Hormones & Women’s Health

Understanding your hormones is the first step to feeling well again

Have you ever felt like something in your body is changing, but you can’t quite explain it?

You feel tired, emotionally unbalanced, your sleep is worse, your weight increases for no apparent reason, you’re less focused, more irritable.

And maybe you’ve been told: “It’s normal,” “It’s just stress,” or “It’s your age.”

Well, I’m here to tell you: no, it’s not just stress. And no, it’s not “normal” to feel this way. It’s common, yes — but not inevitable.

Your hormones tell your story

Hormones are the silent messengers of our body.
They regulate metabolism, sleep, mood, body temperature, memory, appetite, libido.
When their balance is disrupted, they send out signals — often subtle or confusing. And too often, those signals are ignored or misunderstood.
Learning to recognize them is the first step toward reclaiming clarity, vitality, and emotional stability.

Hormonal shifts: when and why they happen

Starting around age 35–40, the female hormonal system begins to change.
Progesterone is usually the first to decline, affecting sleep and emotional resilience.
Then estrogen levels begin to drop — not steadily, but in waves — until they crash completely with menopause.
Other hormones also come into play: cortisol (the “stress” hormone), insulin, leptin, melatonin, thyroid hormones.
These changes don’t happen overnight — they unfold gradually and quietly.
Your body shifts pace. Your brain changes fuel. And you may begin to feel like you don’t recognize yourself anymore.

A new awareness of the female body

Hormonal health is a key foundation for physical, mental, and metabolic well-being. But no one ever taught us how to take care of it. We weren’t told what happens to our body before, during, or after menopause. We often arrive at this phase confused, frustrated, and burdened by a sense of guilt that doesn’t belong to us. We need a new perspective: this is not about “putting up with it” or simply “getting through it.” It’s about finding new strategies to live better — and yes, it’s possible.

What you can do today for your hormonal balance
You don’t have to wait until you’re “unwell” to take action.

You can start by listening to your body and supporting it through conscious choices.

Here’s where my approach begins:

Nutrition : choose real, nourishing foods that support your current hormonal phase
Sleep & circadian rhythm: reconnect with your natural biological clock
Stress management: lower cortisol and make room for calm
Movement: move your body with purpose, not just to burn calories
Awareness: stop ignoring the signals — start listening
Natural & supplemental support: use what’s available, when truly needed
Personalized clinical testing: hormones, thyroid, insulin, inflammation

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution, because every woman is different. But there is a path for each of us — and it begins with greater awareness.

Want to go deeper?

To help you truly understand how your hormones work — and how to restore your balance — I wrote a book: a complete, clear, and science-based guide grounded in both clinical experience and personal insight.

You can find it here:

Because knowing your body is the first step toward feeling at home in it again. And I’m here to walk that path with you.

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