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16/10/2026

The longer I do this work, the more I realise how deeply our programming influences our results.

People come to me knowing so much.

They’ve read the books. Seen the specialists. Tried the supplements. They can tell me exactly what they “should” be doing.

But knowing what to do and being able to consistently do it are two very different things.

Sometimes underneath the struggle is a belief:

“I’ve always been this way.”
“Nothing works for me.”
“Everyone else needs me first.”
“If I can’t do it perfectly, why bother?”

Sometimes being busy feels familiar. Rest brings guilt. Looking after yourself feels selfish.

And sometimes the plan simply asks more of you than your life currently has room for.

This is why I’m becoming more interested in the person trying to follow the plan.

What do they believe is possible for themselves?
What happens on the hard days?
What makes their own needs so easy to abandon?

Knowledge matters. So do your symptoms, your circumstances and the support you have.

But another protocol can only take you so far if we never explore what keeps getting in the way.

You can know exactly what to do and still need help making it something you actually live.

Lahna 🧡
Hormone Nurse

09/10/2026

It’s AMAZING what the colon can hold. 💩

But the real gold isn’t just what comes OUT.

It’s what’s happening BEHIND the poo.

Behind your colon sits an incredible network of blood vessels, lymphatics and nerves, all connected to your gut, liver and wider metabolic health.

The mesenteric blood supply is particularly fascinating.

Blood draining from your intestines travels through the portal circulation directly to your liver, where nutrients are processed and substances absorbed from the gut can be metabolised and cleared.

And this is why I always say…

Your colon is so much more than a place to store waste.

It’s part of an interconnected system involved in digestion, immune function, microbial metabolism and waste elimination.

When bowel movements are sluggish, it’s worth looking beyond the poo.

Think gut motility, hydration, fibre, microbial activity, inflammation and liver function.

And while colonics can help evacuate bowel contents, they don’t directly cleanse the blood or detoxify the liver.

The real gold is understanding the physiology behind the poo. ✨

Lahna | The Hormone Nurse

08/10/2026

You keep blaming your hormones. But have you looked at the environment they’re trying to function in? 👀

Your hormones don’t operate in isolation.

They’re constantly responding to signals from your gut, metabolism, immune system and nervous system.

And when that internal environment is under stress, your hormones can feel the consequences.

Here are 3 BIG drivers of inflammation I look at as a Hormone Nurse. 👇

1️⃣ INSULIN RESISTANCE

Insulin isn’t just about blood sugar or weight gain.

Chronically elevated insulin and insulin resistance are closely linked with low-grade inflammation, altered ovarian hormone signalling and metabolic dysfunction.

And insulin resistance isn’t always just about what you’re eating.

Poor sleep, chronic stress, low muscle mass, inactivity and genetics all play a role.

2️⃣ GUT HEALTH

Your gut is home to a huge proportion of your immune activity.

When the gut barrier is compromised or the microbiome is disrupted, inflammatory signalling can increase.

Constipation, poor dietary diversity and certain gut conditions can add to the picture.

Your gut isn’t just about digestion. It’s communicating with your immune system every single day.

3️⃣ CHRONIC STRESS & POOR SLEEP

Your nervous system and immune system are constantly communicating.

Persistent stress and disrupted sleep can alter cortisol rhythms, impair glucose regulation and increase inflammatory signalling.

And here’s the kicker…

Poor sleep can worsen insulin resistance, which can further fuel metabolic inflammation.

SEE HOW IT’S ALL CONNECTED?

Your gut. Your insulin. Your cortisol. Your immune system. Your hormones.

They’re not separate systems.

So before we blame estrogen, progesterone or perimenopause for absolutely everything, perhaps we need to look at the environment those hormones are functioning in.

Because sometimes the hormones aren’t the starting point. They’re part of the bigger picture.

Lahna | Hormone Nurse 🩷

It IS your hormones… just maybe not the ones you think. 👀Everyone’s talking estrogen, progesterone and cortisol.But what...
07/10/2026

It IS your hormones… just maybe not the ones you think. 👀

Everyone’s talking estrogen, progesterone and cortisol.

But what about INSULIN?

Insulin is one of your body’s most powerful metabolic hormones, influencing fat storage, energy, blood sugar and reproductive hormones.

4 signs worth paying attention to 👇

1️⃣ Stubborn belly fat
Especially around your middle, despite eating well and exercising. Elevated insulin can encourage fat storage.

2️⃣ Cravings & energy crashes
Sugar cravings, afternoon slumps and feeling constantly hungry? Blood sugar instability could be playing a role.

3️⃣ Tired but wired
Exhausted all day but wide awake at night? Poor sleep, cortisol dysregulation and insulin resistance can influence each other.

4️⃣ Hormonal symptoms
Irregular cycles, acne, increased facial hair and difficulty losing weight. Elevated insulin can influence androgen production and ovulation.

BUT HERE’S THE THING…

Insulin resistance isn’t just about FOOD.

☀️ Poor morning light exposure

🌙 Artificial light and disrupted sleep

🧠 Chronic stress and cortisol

🦠 Gut inflammation and microbiome health

🥑 Nutrient deficiencies and inadequate protein

🍽️ Meal timing and metabolic habits

And here’s the kicker…

You can have NORMAL blood glucose while your body is producing excessive insulin to keep it that way.

That’s why looking beyond glucose alone can be so important.

These signs aren’t a diagnosis, but they’re worth investigating.

Stop looking at your hormones in isolation. Start looking at your METABOLISM.

Lahna | Hormone Nurse 🧡

Honestly it probably not parasites, causing your low energy and weight gain, it’s insulin…
06/10/2026

Honestly it probably not parasites, causing your low energy and weight gain, it’s insulin…

WAKING BETWEEN 2–4AM? 🌙Stop only blaming your hormones.Yes, fluctuating estrogen and progesterone can absolutely disrupt...
01/10/2026

WAKING BETWEEN 2–4AM? 🌙
Stop only blaming your hormones.

Yes, fluctuating estrogen and progesterone can absolutely disrupt sleep — especially in perimenopause.

But if you’re consistently waking at 2, 3 or 4am wired, anxious, hot, hungry or unable to fall back asleep, I’m looking at the bigger picture.

Your sleep is metabolic too.

✨ CORTISOL
Cortisol should be relatively low overnight before gradually rising toward morning. Chronic stress, under-fuelling and disrupted circadian rhythms can alter that pattern and leave you feeling tired but wired.

✨ BLOOD SUGAR
Your body still needs to maintain glucose while you sleep. Poor glucose regulation, alcohol, aggressive fasting or simply not eating enough can contribute to overnight waking.

✨ YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM
You can’t spend all day in GO mode and expect your nervous system to magically switch off at bedtime. Stress, late-night scrolling, caffeine and lack of morning light all matter.

✨ GUT + BOWELS
Bloating, reflux, pain and constipation can disturb sleep — and regular bowel movements also matter for eliminating hormone metabolites.

✨ PERIMENOPAUSE
Progesterone can become more erratic as ovulation becomes less consistent, while estrogen may fluctuate dramatically. Night sweats, temperature changes and lighter sleep can follow.

So no, I’m not saying “it’s not your hormones.”

I’m saying your hormones don’t exist in isolation.

Cortisol. Blood sugar. Circadian rhythm. Nervous system. Gut. Bowels. Hormones.

Sometimes you don’t need another sleep supplement.

You need to understand WHY your body keeps sounding the alarm at 3am. 🧡

Get to the root. Not just the symptoms.
— Hormone Nurse

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