Womanhood is wonderful – the physical and emotional experience of being a woman changes a lot with hormones and life stages. When it comes to self-care, there’s plenty we can do for ourselves – there’s a stack of research on the positives of exercise for female hormones, PMS and menopause, as well as energy, stress, mood and sleep. Self-care can be a way of honouring our body for all the ways it serves us - after all the female body is an amazing and complex thing.
Natural health really excels in the area of female hormones, herbs and nutrients can offer so much - the key is choosing the right product for your unique needs. Check out these naturopath top picks.
Menopause
A comfortable, cool transition through your menopause journey. Sound good? Find formulas for supporting temperature balance, settled sleep, happy mood, balanced emotions and vaginal tissue health right here. The key to seeing great results for menopause support is choosing the right product for your specific needs.
Nature's Help Meno Cool - Hot Flushes
If your main goals for menopause support are around temperature balance, calm emotions and healthy sleep - this one’s for you. The expertly formulated blend of Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) and Sage (Salvia officinalis) is excellent to support hormonal balance during the menopausal shift. It also contains Hops (Humulus lupulus) to support healthy sleep, and Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) - an adaptogenic herb to support mood and a healthy stress response.
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Eve Wellness Blood Sugar Babe
Menopause comes with a lot of hormonal changes. This hormonal fluctuation often impacts mood, cravings and weight management – and blood glucose spikes often accompany these cravings. Blood Sugar Babe is a myo-inositol 'super powder'. Inositol itself is well-researched for its role in supporting blood sugar balance, hormones, healthy skin, mood, and weight management – making it a superb addition to your healthy hormone checklist.
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The Herb Farm Wild Yam Cream
Wild yam (dioscorea villosa) has a long history of traditional use in supporting women’s health. And this popular herb, supporting hormonal balance, is the star ingredient in this cream. Loved by customers – with raving 5-star reviews, this cream combines the properties of wild yam to the skin nourishing qualities of sweet almond (prunus dulcis) oil with the delightful essence of lavender, lemon peel, and rose geranium essential oils. Elevate your self-care ritual with this feel-good essential – here to welcome relaxation and both hormonal and temperature support.
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Sexual wellness support
Support that spark of healthy sexual interest. Stress and hormonal changes can affect this – that’s where herbal helpers come in to support healthy libido, sexual function and balanced hormones.
Clinicians Women's Intimacy Support
Designed to support women's sexual health with Sea Buckthorn (Hippophaerhamnoides) and Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) this is useful if you’d like to support healthy sexual interest and libido. It also supports healthy vaginal tissue and moisture levels. Libido can naturally be affected by stress or menopausal changes. This is a unique product that can be taken alongside other products that support menopause and hormone balance.
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Mood & stress support
Looking for a helping hand with everyday calmness and a happy balanced mood? Adaptogen and hormone balancing herbs help support the body during times of stress or busyness.
BePure Cycle Calm
If you’d like support for happy mood and calmness and if you find that stress has more noticeable effects around PMS time - this formula could be for you. With herbs like Vitex (Vitus agnus castus) and Paeony (Paeonia lactiflora) it’s designed to support healthy progesterone levels. Progesterone is the female hormone involved with natural calm, mental clarity and a healthy menstrual cycle. To support a sense of calm and a regular cycle, one bottle gives you a two-month supply. Healthy tip: Products that contain Vitex are best taken in the morning.
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Radiance Ashwagandha Instant Calm
Whether you’re a bit stressed, have a busy mind or are always on-the-go, this herbal liquid spray supports feelings of calmness when you need it. The calming nerve tonic and adaptogen herbs, Kava (Piper methysticum), Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) and Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) support stress relief and ease nervous tension. Kava is especially relaxing and excellent when you want to feel calm yet switched on. The spray bottle is convenient and small enough for your pocket. It can be taken as needed when you’re irritable or restless and is suitable long term. Take three sprays under the tongue up to six times a day.
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PMS Support
Ideally periods are a breeze - no disruption to your life. Studies show herbs and nutrients are effective to support balanced hormone cycles, so the lead up to your period is comfortable and drama free.
BioBalance PMS Peace
How does clear skin, a balanced and happy mood, as well as breast and abdominal comfort sound? This nutrient and herb blend is a targeted PMS supplement that supports healthy estrogen to progesterone ratios. The hero ingredient is DIM ( diindolylmethane), supports healthy estrogen metabolism, a key factor in PMS. Quercetin and Turmeric support comfortable breasts and tummy in the PMS phase. Vitamin B6 in its active P-5-P form and iodine support healthy estrogen and progesterone ratios. If this sounds like a good fit for your needs, take one capsule each morning. Drinking enough water (6-8 glasses) will help you get the best out of this supplement and help remove waste from normal estrogen metabolism.
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AWWA Period Proof Underwear
Committing to a zero-waste period can make a significant difference for the environment. It’s a win for the planet and our wallet. Single use period products really pile up, think about monthly usage then multiply by 12 months, nixing that is a massive difference for one person to make. Period proof underwear from AWWA absorbs two tampons or pads - comfort and sustainability in one! They’re also super useful for the days just before and after your period too - no worries about which pair to wear.
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Breastfeeding & Pregnancy
Our health is front of mind during this special time. It calls for products formulated especially for the growing needs of your body and growing baby.
Solgar Prenatal Nutrients
This prenatal formula is very comprehensive, with a wide range of nutrients that are crucial for baby's development and mum’s health too. The nutrient forms are bioavailable - the body can absorb and use them easily. The calcium dose is excellent - calcium is key for bone formation, so important when a new little skeleton is being made. B Complex vitamins help support energy release from our food for mum’s energy. Take one each morning.
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Two Islands Milk Maker - Breastmilk Support
For healthy breastmilk production and flow, this herbal formula is it! It includes herbs that are well known for their ability to support healthy breastmilk volume, like Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum), Goat's Rue (Galega officinalis) and Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare). This lactation helper has a supportive effect that works quickly. One capsule per day makes it easy, when you’re a new mum finding a new routine.
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Daily Wellness & Energy
Our female bodies do a great job at self-balancing, but sometimes a helping hand to support healthy physical and mental energy is in order.
Kolorex Intimate Care Cream
Are vaginal health and normal balanced levels of yeasts on your radar? This is our most popular intimate care cream, carefully formulated to be effective to support yeast balance, yet gentle enough for delicate skin in intimate areas. NZ Native Horopito (Pseudowinteracolorata) is the hero ingredient to support balance and the formula is comforting and soothing for yeast imbalance. Kolorex empowers women and removes the stigma attached to vaginas, because everyone has a role in amplifying and destigmatising the subject of vaginal health and opening up conversations.
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MenoMe LotsaLocks
Strong, healthy hair as you age? MenoMe LotsaLocks uses keraGEN-IV®, a type of keratin protein to support hair maintenance and density. It also includes added Biotin - a well-researched vitamin for supporting shiny, healthy hair. With hormonal changes closely linked to hair loss and thinning hair, this supplement is a treat – helping support thriving hair health, along with strong nails and a healthy skin microbiome. What’s more, the superstar ingredient in this formula: KeraGEN-IV® is ethically sourced, offering easy-to-absorb pure keratin.
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Always read the label and use as directed. Vitamins and minerals are supplementary to and not a replacement for a balanced diet. If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional.
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