Balancing Hormones Naturally: Returning to the Rhythm of the Garden
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For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb.” — Psalm 139:13 (NIV)
Hormones are one of God’s most intricate and delicate systems. They act as messengers, carrying signals throughout the body that influence mood, metabolism, fertility, energy, and even our sense of peace. When they’re balanced, everything flows in harmony, but when they’re disrupted, it can feel like chaos inside.
From stress to environmental toxins to processed foods and artificial hormones, modern living has pulled many women far from the natural rhythm God designed. But the answer isn’t found in synthetic solutions or quick fixes; it’s found in the simplicity of creation itself.
Here at Kingdom Come Home, we believe that healing begins by returning to the garden. To the plants, rhythms, and rest that God provided from the very beginning.
The Divine Design of Hormones
Hormones are not the enemy; imbalance is.
God created estrogen, progesterone, cortisol, thyroid hormones, and insulin to work together in perfect harmony. When one falls out of rhythm, others compensate, leading to symptoms like:
• Fatigue or brain fog
• Mood swings, anxiety, or irritability
• Weight gain or loss resistance
• Hot flashes or night sweats
• Painful or irregular cycles
• Low libido
• Skin or hair changes
The body isn’t broken, it’s calling for restoration. And the Lord, in His wisdom, filled the earth with everything we need to bring balance back.
“He makes grass grow for the cattle, and plants for people to cultivate—bringing forth food from the earth.” — Psalm 104:14 (NIV)
Foods That Help Balance Hormones Naturally
Nutrition is one of the most powerful ways to support the endocrine system. The body depends on vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids from real food to make and regulate hormones.
Eat from the Garden:
• Cruciferous Vegetables: Broccoli, kale, cauliflower, and cabbage help the liver detox excess estrogen.
• Healthy Fats: Coconut oil, olive oil, flaxseed, avocados, and wild salmon support hormone production.
• Protein: Grass-fed beef, pastured eggs, and lentils help balance blood sugar and rebuild tissues.
• Seeds: Pumpkin, sesame, flax, and sunflower seeds nourish reproductive hormones, especially during each phase of the menstrual cycle.
• Fermented Foods: Sauerkraut, kefir, and kimchi restore gut balance, where much of hormone metabolism happens.
• Herbs & Spices: Cinnamon, turmeric, and ginger help regulate insulin and inflammation.
Avoid synthetic foods, plastic packaging, and anything refined. These contain endocrine disruptors that mimic estrogen and interfere with natural cycles.
“And God said, ‘Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed… to you it shall be for food.’” — Genesis 1:29 (KJV)
Lifestyle Rhythms That Heal Hormones
Hormonal balance isn’t just about food; it’s about rhythm. God designed us to live in patterns of work and rest, light and dark, movement and stillness.
1. Rest and Renewal
“In vain you rise early and stay up late… for He grants sleep to those He loves.” — Psalm 127:2 (NIV)
Sleep is sacred. It’s during deep rest that the body restores hormones and detoxifies. Aim for 7–9 hours of peaceful rest, and give your body permission to slow down.
2. Gentle Movement
Movement is medicine. Walk, stretch, dance, or strengthen but do so in joy, not punishment. Exercise regulates cortisol and balances insulin.
3. Stress Reduction
Prayer, worship, and deep breathing bring the nervous system into peace. When cortisol falls into balance, every other hormone follows.
4. Sunlight
Morning sun helps regulate melatonin and cortisol.
5. Detox and Support
A healthy liver and gut are essential for hormone metabolism. Drink plenty of water, eat fiber-rich foods, and consider herbal supports like dandelion, milk thistle, or nettle.
Wild Yam: The Botanical Balancer
Wild Yam (Dioscorea villosa) is often referred to as “nature’s progesterone.” It supports the body’s ability to produce and regulate progesterone naturally, helping bring peace and rhythm back to a woman’s cycle.
Benefits of Wild Yam:
• Supports balanced estrogen and progesterone
• Relieves PMS, cramping, and bloating
• Reduces menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats
• Encourages fertility and healthy cycles
• Promotes calmness and emotional well-being
We offer it in both a tincture and a cream.
Tincture or Cream — Which One Is Right for You?
Both our Wild Yam Cream and Wild Yam Tincture offer gentle, natural support for hormone balance. The difference lies in how they work.
The Cream is applied topically allowing the active plant compounds to absorb directly through the skin and into the bloodstream. It’s ideal for those who prefer a slow, steady release or want to target symptoms like hot flashes, mood changes, or cycle discomfort.
The Tincture is taken internally — offering a systemic, deeper level of support. Because it works through digestion and circulation, it helps regulate the entire endocrine system, supporting long-term hormonal harmony from within.
Many women find that combining the two — using the cream daily and the tincture as a deeper internal tonic — creates the most balanced and holistic approach.
“The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in drought, and strengthen your bones; you shall be like a watered garden.”— Isaiah 58:11 (NKJV)
Fenugreek: The Herb of Strength and Sweetness
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) has been cherished since biblical times for its balancing and nourishing properties. It supports both female and male hormone health and encourages metabolic balance.
“And the leaf thereof for medicine.” — Ezekiel 47:12 (KJV)
Benefits of Fenugreek:
• Balances estrogen and testosterone
• Boosts natural libido
• Supports milk supply in nursing mothers
• Stabilizes blood sugar and insulin
• Aids digestion and nutrient absorption
• Strengthens hair, skin, and nails
Chaste Tree Berry (Vitex): The Hormone Whisperer
Sometimes called the “women’s balancing herb,” Chaste Tree Berry (Vitex agnus-castus) has been used for centuries to gently guide the body back into hormonal alignment, especially for women dealing with irregular cycles, PMS, or menopausal changes.
“He has made everything beautiful in its time.” — Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NIV)
Benefits of Chaste Tree Berry:
• Supports progesterone production
• Helps regulate menstrual cycles
• Eases PMS, mood swings, and breast tenderness
• Assists in fertility and ovulation support
• Calms menopausal symptoms naturally
• Promotes a healthy pituitary-ovarian connection
Returning to the Kingdom Way of Healing
Healing hormones naturally is not about chasing perfection, it’s about returning to rhythm. The same rhythm God set in motion when He said, “Let there be light.”
When we choose real food over chemicals, rest over rush, prayer over pressure, and the plants He created over synthetic replacements, we begin to restore not just our bodies, but our peace.
“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” — 3 John 1:2 (NKJV)
Let your healing journey be one of surrender — back to God’s perfect design, where harmony, health, and holiness dwell together.
⚠️ Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and this information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Blessings,
Heidi Davis
Co-Founder with Holy Spirit
Kingdom Come Home
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