Your Pregnancy

HARNESS YOUR hormones

Have you ever felt you’re at the mercy of your hormones? There are times when PMS makes us feel irritable or emotional – and, despite our best intentions, we struggle to resist that 3pm bar of chocolate when we’re feeling tired and stressed. It’s little wonder really, as hormones regulate virtually every function in the body, including brain function and metabolism.

Although it’s true that some imbalances require medical attention, there are lots of ways to tap into this most powerful

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