The Happy Hormone Guide: A Plant-based Program to Balance Hormones, & Increase Energy

Love this book! I like most the information. Easy to read, well laid out and engaging without feeling super overwhelming. Great easy recipes, pretty book. I will say I didn’t find any of the recipes super mind boggling. But all the information and education makes this a powerful book to have on your side. Highly highly recommend for anyone trying to understand the new concept and learn a new way of eating

I've been a HUGE fan of Shannon's blog, The Glowing Fridge, for years now. This book is the first of it's kind with a plant-based program to balance hormones. Whether or not you are vegan, this book would be immensely helpful to any woman out there. I love how Shannon believes in balancing hormones through food and supplements instead of pharmaceuticals or "bandaids". The book is so well written and breaks down complicated subjects like the female body, what happens in our 4 phases, and how the endocrine works in an interesting and easy to understand fashion. She lays out how AND why your mood/energy levels fluctuate during your cycle, how to feed yourself for optimal balance, and how to identify symptoms of imbalance along with a protocol on what foods to nourish you back. She even discusses what to beware of with cleaning products, cosmetics, and other disturbances that are in our environment. This book has everything! As someone who was on the birth control pill (BCP) for almost 10 years, was diagnosed with PCOS 8 years ago, and am now off the BCP trying to find balance in my hormones; I wish I had this book years ago. I can only imagine where I'd be if I had this resource when I first started my period in highschool. By adopting some of Shannon's tips she's had on the blog, I already cured my PMS and night sweats in my luteal phase! This will be my go-to gift for all my girlfriends this holiday season! Did I mention that the inside is as colorful and beautiful as the outside?! It is a joy flipping through these pages!! Shannon's photography is gorgeous in the pages as well as on her blog. It is truly named "The Happy Hormone Guide" for a reason. I hope she writes another book specifically for Trying to Conceive and Postpartum. Thank you, Shannon!

I bought this 3 months ago. I love this! There are so many useful info in this book. It gives you tips, the science, a guide.... so much more. I’m constantly flipping through this book. It’s in my kitchen always! - Skin is WAYYYYY clearer without having to go on Acne Medications or using harsh acne products. - Diet is a million times better! ive tried so many new foods! - period comes every 24 days not every two weeks now. -lost weight in stomach area / weight in general...yes still keeping my woman features -getting to know my body more - i dont have to be on birth control to "balance" my hormones. - calmer moods - the recipes are yummy! and im learning how to cook at the same time. This book is jam packed with tips. So yes my symptoms haven’t disappeared completely, but that’s because I haven’t been following ALL tips in this book (it’s so much! So a lot of new habits) AND I need to be more consistent. I highly think that by the time next year if I’m continue to put in the work, my symptoms will disappear and I’ll be a lot better.

This book was highly recommended. I have reread it twice now. It has some great information and suggestions for women's health related to their hormones and cycle. I didnt follow all of the advice, as part of the book recommends a vegetarian diet, but I took many other suggestions and my body feels better than it did prior.

Shannon has been providing amazing content on how to live a whole foods plant based, cruelty free lifestyle for several years. I follow her blog religiously and appreciate the knowledge and research that she puts into her posts. It was with no surprise that she put the same care and knowledge into her book. The photographs are beautiful, the content is laid out well, it’s informative and very comprehensive. I love recipes for each phase of your cycle, all the recommendations and that fact that it feels like one of your friends is talking to you. I would recommend this book to teens who need real information on how to manage their menstrual cycles, young adult women, as well as women who are struggling with getting off of hormonal birth control. It’s a great guide to reset your hormones and take control over your body with a holistic approach. I’ll be recommending this book to many different women in my life.

This is a good book for beginners in the hormone space. I was hoping for a little more depth as I like to read books to get ideas for social media. Nothing you cant find on the blog, but I think for a young woman this would make a nice gift. Its very pretty.

I switched to a plant based lifestyle almost 3 years ago and never felt better in my life. But a year into my plant based journey I decided to also stop my birth control (something I had been on for over 15 years). I quickly began to not feel well and have just powered through my symptoms for the last 2 years. I discovered Shannon's blog, the glowing fridge a few months ago and realized I was suffering from hormone imbalance. Though I'm only halfway through the Happy Hormones book, I cannot wait to start trying out her suggestions. This book is perfectly organized to give you a solid scientific background of how to help with your hormone imbalance, with practical and easy to follow guides. She also includes a ton of delicious plant based recipes for every part of your cycle.

I wasn't sure what to expect from this book when I ordered it. All I knew is that Shannon was working hard on it and doing all the research while I was over here trying to find solutions for my PMS symptoms. So far, I have read the first two chapters, and I am in awe! I have received more information from this book and any gynecologist I have ever seen. Shannon has worked hard on the research, and I am excited to keep reading and follow the guide. I am at a point where I will do anything to help my PMS symptoms. I'm already vegan so it shouldn't be a difficult switch. Thank you for all of the hard work. We need more women doing this type of research and writing more books about our reproductive organs. They are essential, and you are right, it is a crucial topic of conversation, and it shouldn't be taboo. Also, those smoothie recipes (drool emoji). Can't wait to try the recipes! Thank you!

I am on Chapter 2: Toxins and Detoxification and I absolutely love this book. It is easy to follow along - usually I am someone who will only read when inspired and then won't even finish the book. This one is different. I am so interested to learn more and I find myself thinking about even after reading another chapter. I have PCOS and I'm learning so much from Shannon, I can't wait to implement her guidance and advice in my very near future. This book gives you everything you need to know with easy-to-understand and comprehensive language that doesn't get complicated or too scientific. All of the steps from understanding & explanation, to signs/symptoms, to solutions with natural remedies, supplements and recipes/meal plans to follow are included. There's a lot more as well. I would 100% recommend this book if you're interested in learning about how to heal or prevent hormonal and/or general health complications. I've been looking for a book like this for a while. Also the visuals are perfect - not too much, just the right amount. The pages feel nice on my hands, they're not a usual paper-feel. Almost like a smooth coated page that glides through my fingers as I hold and flip through the book.

Schon im Freundeskreis mehrfach empfohlen - meines Wissens nach das einzige Cycle Syncing Rezeptbuch für vegan Ernährung, leckere Rezepte, viele Infos

The book is presented in a simple yet effective, easy to follow guide. Very informative and resourceful. Would recommend all women to read!

Qui n'a jamais ressenti d'émotions désagréables au cours de son cycle ? Qui n'a jamais pensé frôlé la dépression quelques jours ou mêmes quelques heures par mois ? Qui ne s'est jamais laissé dévorer par de la colère ou de la tristesse, ou même une joie sans raison ? Si votre vie est une mer calme, que vos hormones sont réglées comme un coucou suisse, vous ne mesurez peut être pas votre chance ! Ce guide pourrait vous intéresser quand même, parce qu'autour de vous de nombreuses femmes subissent les fluctuations hormonales anormales. Grâce à Shannon et son livre, si vous maîtrisez un peu la langue anglaise bien sûr, vous pourrez tenter de résoudre ces problèmes de manière naturelle. Et voilà ce que je cherchais : des informations fiables sur le cycle féminin, sans rentrer dans trop de détails (pour ça il y a d'autres superbes ouvrages) et des recettes pour harmoniser le corps et l'esprit. Merci !

The books cover is damaged with edges bent & indented.