09/11/2025
It’s not “all in the mind” — it’s in the hormones!
🪻Stress feels different for women — here’s why…
Have you ever wondered why stress hits women harder?
🧠 Serotonin – our feel-good chemical – keeps mood steady and calm.
But women naturally have lower serotonin levels than men.
When stress strikes, serotonin dips faster… leading to mood swings and emotional lows.
Estrogen boosts serotonin’s power — it helps us stay balanced and positive.
But during PMS, postpartum, or perimenopause, estrogen drops… and serotonin loses its sparkle. 💧
🌙 Progesterone is our natural calming hormone.
It supports GABA — the brain’s “relax and sleep” signal.
Chronic stress drains progesterone, making us anxious, restless, and tired.
So the cycle goes like this ⤵️
Stress → lowers progesterone → anxiety rises
Estrogen drops → serotonin falls → mood dips
Low serotonin → amplifies stress response
From an Ayurvedic lens, this is a Vata-Pitta imbalance —
🌿 Vata = anxiety, worry, sleeplessness
🔥 Pitta = anger, irritability, burnout
✨ Balance your hormones, balance your mind.
Support your inner harmony with herbs like Shatavari, Brahmi, and Ashwagandha, gentle yoga, rest, and mindful nourishment.
💛 Your hormones aren’t your enemy — they’re your body’s wisdom whispering for balance!
Love,
Manjula!🪻
Planet Ayurveda Suomi
