Hormonal balance and longevity

The secret to vitality after forty, after fifty...anytime!

"Want to unlock the secrets of the hormonal symphony? Find out how diet, herbs, and yoga can outsmart time and make you the queen of vitality!"

Forty/fifties on the neck if not more? Excellent! This is the best age when you can blossom like an apple tree in spring. Your hormones may be sulking a little and your body may be angry here and there, but you know what? You are the best conductor of your life, and you can tune this orchestra beautifully. All it takes is a few tricks, a pinch of determination and a drop of magic – from yoga poses to medicinal herbs, nature will lend you a helping hand.

"Stop rolling the dice of hormonal roulette! Learn what to eat to keep your body in tune like an orchestra, not like an out-of-tune piano."

Hormones are a bit like the famous Karamazov sisters – sometimes they love each other, sometimes they fight, and often it makes your head spin. But proper nutrition can work wonders:

• Fats that play the first violin: Salmon, avocado or flaxseed? These are the foods that will make your hormones waltz. And your skin will be as smooth as velvet. Forget low-fat diets, healthy fats are what we need right now!
• Vegetable wizards: Broccoli, spinach or kale are like a detoxifying elixir that will cleanse not only your body but also your mind. You won't believe me, but I just love it. Broccoli with garlic, olive oil and cheese – yummy, spinach anytime and with anything, and kale with potatoes and smoked meats … girls, you want to eat the kind my mom makes all the time 😉
• Proteins – the basic building block: Lean meat, eggs or legumes are what will give you the strength to overcome obstacles with a smile. Lack of protein = less muscle, and muscle is what keeps us together, straight and beautifully slim!
• Adaptogens – your Zen masters: Maca, ginseng or ashwagandha will calm you down, even when life starts to get wild like a mad horse. Alternative medicine and herbs can work real miracles.

"Let stress float away like a cloud in the sky and discover how yoga and breathing exercises can be your hormonal reboot".

Yoga isn't just about stretching. It's a dance that connects body, mind, and soul. And once you start, you'll find that you've always been a star:

• Butterfly position: Gently open the pelvic area and the hormonal glands will start singing hallelujah.
• Cat-Cow: No, you're not on a farm. This is a movement that will loosen your spine and harmonize the energies that carry you through life.
• Breathing exercises: Just a few deep breaths and exhales will transform you into a calm goddess even in the midst of a family apocalypse.

But whatever, yoga makes me quite nervous. It's slow and I'm like a feather. I use it mainly for my back and general calming. Even though my head sometimes flies... before they do one exercise, I'll have done 15... but that's the point! Slow down, calm down!

"Forget about chemistry, nature has a better plan! Discover herbs that will give your hormones a reason to rejoice."

Medicinal herbs are like the secret advice of wise women, here to help you live easier and more joyfully:

• Sage for hot heads: Great for hot flashes and night sweats. Plus, it smells like Provence would envy you.
• Red clover: Your safety net if your hormonal swing gets out of balance.
• Nettle: It purifies the blood and gives strength – and yes, it’s not just a weed in the garden.
• Lavender: The queen of peaceful nights. One drop of oil on your pillow and you'll sleep like a baby.

I love lavender in general! I have a lavender bedroom, bedding, everything smells of lavender, and of course lavender candles everywhere 😉 A total lavender queen.

"Laughter, sleep and exercise – the holy trinity of vitality. It's not magic, just proven tricks to maintain energy and charm!"

Your body is a temple, your mind is a garden. Take care of them with love and they will repay you. Add a little laughter every day (because laughter heals better than high-end drugs), a good night's sleep (8 hours, no excuses!) and plenty of exercise. Don't forget! Build muscle!

And most importantly, don't forget the magic of ordinary things - like the sunshine on your face, the smell of coffee in the morning, or that special feeling when you just stop and listen to the birds singing.

"Change After Fifty: How to Create a New Chapter in Your Life"

"When life gives you a new leaf, write a bestseller on it! How to discover vitality and joy from every day after fifty."

The first day of the rest of your life

Fifty is a magical milestone when the old rules are rewritten and you begin to create a new chapter. So write it with courage and joy! After all, as Mark Twain said:

And what will you make of it? Vitality, love and harmony – because you definitely deserve it!

The path to true vitality?

The topic of vitality and longevity is definitely not a one-time thing. On the contrary, it is a thread that I will regularly unravel on this blog, because I am fascinated not only by the possibilities of modern medicine, but also by natural ways to maintain health, energy, and joy of life.

It's not about finding the elixir of immortality or aiming for the number one hundred on a cake. After all, what would be the point of living to a ripe old age if we lost the ability to live fully? What's the point here? Being present, conscious, whether we're fifty, seventy or ninety. Having a body that serves, a mind that functions, and a soul that still finds joy.

I will share with you inspiration, ideas and discoveries that will lead us to welcome age as an ally, not an enemy. Because that is what it is all about – not just surviving, but truly living! 😊🌱✨

“Aging is not caused by age, but by the abandonment of ideals.” — Karolína Svetlá

“True youth is achieved in mature years.” — Jean Cocteau

"Hormones, Menopause, and Aging"