Feeling Puffy, Moody, and Bloated? It Could Be Oestrogen Dominance
Megan Haralampou 2 min read

Feeling Puffy, Moody, and Bloated? It Could Be Oestrogen Dominance

Let’s talk about oestrogen—our queen bee hormone. She rules your cycle, supports your skin, mood, and fertility… until she doesn’t.

If you’re dealing with:

  • Breast tenderness

  • Hormonal acne

  • Have been diagnosed with endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, polyps

  • Heavy or irregular periods

  • Bloating, mood swings, or migraines

… there’s a good chance oestrogen has gone rogue.

This can mean you have too much oestrogen or your body may not be clearing it properly. Your liver, gut, and even your environment all play a role. When things get sluggish or overloaded? That’s when the symptoms roll in.

Common drivers of oestrogen dominance:

  • Chronic stress

  • Gut dysbiosis or constipation

  • Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) like plastics, pesticides, and personal care products

  • Poor detoxification capacity

  • Genetic variations (like MTHFR or COMT)

     

👑 Hormone-loving swaps to support oestrogen balance:

Instead of this...

  • Non-stick pans or plastic food containers

  • Processed snacks and takeaway

  • Tap water

  • Caffeine overload

  • White bread and refined carbs

  • Dairy overload

  • Skipping meals

Try this instead…

  • Stainless steel or glass storage

  • Home-cooked meals with cruciferous veg + healthy fats

  • Filtered water (2.5L/day!)

  • Roasted dandelion root tea or turmeric latte

  • Sourdough, quinoa, oats, or buckwheat

  • Tahini, chickpeas, leafy greens, or sardines for calcium

  • Regular meals with protein + fibre to stabilise blood sugar

 

🥦 How food fits in

The Oestrogen Balance Diet focuses on:

  • Cruciferous veggies like broccoli, kale & cauliflower (support liver detox)

  • Ground flaxseeds (daily dose = 2 tbsp!) to support hormone clearance

  • Fibre-rich foods to make sure you’re eliminating oestrogen through your bowels

  • Fermented foods (if tolerated) to nourish your gut bacteria

  • Phytoestrogens from foods like flax, tempeh, and sesame seeds to gently balance oestrogen levels

✨ Whether you're dealing with PMS, fibroids, endo, acne, or you’re riding the perimenopause rollercoaster—balancing oestrogen is everything. If you know your constipated, bloated with acne and have a slew of high oestrogen symptoms then my gut reset package would be a perfect fit. 

The good news? You don’t have to overhaul your entire life. A few consistent changes = major results. 

Much Love, 

Megan

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