Feeling Puffy, Moody, and Bloated? It Could Be Oestrogen Dominance
Let’s talk about oestrogen—our queen bee hormone. She rules your cycle, supports your skin, mood, and fertility… until she doesn’t.
If you’re dealing with:
Breast tenderness
Hormonal acne
Have been diagnosed with endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, polyps
Heavy or irregular periods
Bloating, mood swings, or migraines
… there’s a good chance oestrogen has gone rogue.
This can mean you have too much oestrogen or your body may not be clearing it properly. Your liver, gut, and even your environment all play a role. When things get sluggish or overloaded? That’s when the symptoms roll in.
Common drivers of oestrogen dominance:
Chronic stress
Gut dysbiosis or constipation
Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) like plastics, pesticides, and personal care products
Poor detoxification capacity
Genetic variations (like MTHFR or COMT)
👑 Hormone-loving swaps to support oestrogen balance:
Instead of this...
Non-stick pans or plastic food containers
Processed snacks and takeaway
Tap water
Caffeine overload
White bread and refined carbs
Dairy overload
Skipping meals
Try this instead…
Stainless steel or glass storage
Home-cooked meals with cruciferous veg + healthy fats
Filtered water (2.5L/day!)
Roasted dandelion root tea or turmeric latte
Sourdough, quinoa, oats, or buckwheat
Tahini, chickpeas, leafy greens, or sardines for calcium
Regular meals with protein + fibre to stabilise blood sugar
🥦 How food fits in
The Oestrogen Balance Diet focuses on:
Cruciferous veggies like broccoli, kale & cauliflower (support liver detox)
Ground flaxseeds (daily dose = 2 tbsp!) to support hormone clearance
Fibre-rich foods to make sure you’re eliminating oestrogen through your bowels
Fermented foods (if tolerated) to nourish your gut bacteria
Phytoestrogens from foods like flax, tempeh, and sesame seeds to gently balance oestrogen levels
✨ Whether you're dealing with PMS, fibroids, endo, acne, or you’re riding the perimenopause rollercoaster—balancing oestrogen is everything. If you know your constipated, bloated with acne and have a slew of high oestrogen symptoms then my gut reset package would be a perfect fit.
The good news? You don’t have to overhaul your entire life. A few consistent changes = major results.
Much Love,
Megan
