Whether you’re going through puberty, pregnancy, infertility, perimenopause or menopause, every woman needs this book to understand and balance her hormones for optimum health at every life stage.
Hormones are the unsung heroes of our bodies, quietly orchestrating nearly every function from our first breath to our final stage of life. As women, our hormonal landscape is a dynamic, ever-changing system that shapes our physical health, emotional wellbeing, and how we experience life.
As young girls, we ride the rollercoaster of Puberty into the Fertile Years, living to the rhythm of our menstrual cycle while managing conception and fertility. In midlife we navigate the sometimes challenging Perimenopause and Menopause years, before gliding into the Age of Wisdom, able to enjoy freedom from hormonal disruption.
Our body is a masterpiece of biological wisdom, yet many women suffer from hormonal symptoms such as irritability, fatigue and mood swings, wrestle with infertility, or struggle with the crippling pain of conditions like endometriosis. So often, when we seek help, we’re told this is ‘normal’ – just part of being a woman. We’re also bombarded with health information online but how do we know what’s credible and what’s marketing?
In this personal yet comprehensive guidebook, two of Australia’s leading voices in women’s health and wellness, integrative medicine specialist Dr Karen Coates and renowned wellness advocate Sharon Kolkka, provide the practical tips and proven strategies every woman needs to achieve hormonal balance and overcome the many health hurdles that women of all ages can face.
Jam-packed with fascinating research, evidence-based advice, real-life stories and wellness action plans, Hormonal Harmony is a one-stop resource for learning how to thrive throughout the complex hormonal changes that shape our lives.
About the Authors
Dr Karen Coates draws on her extensive experience as an integrative medicine doctor and qualifications in surgery, obstetrics, nutritional and environmental medicine. Over her thirty-year career she has cared for women of all ages who have come to her with diverse medical challenges. A keen researcher who keeps her finger on the pulse of cutting-edge medicine, Dr Karen is respected for her holistic approach to healthcare which extends beyond the traditional medical model while remaining evidence based.
Sharon Kolkka is one of Australia’s most trusted wellness experts, with over 40 years of experience in emotional wellbeing, stress resilience, and women’s hormonal health. A former executive leader at two award-winning wellness retreats, she has guided thousands through transformative programs and women’s health retreats. Sharon is also a sought-after presenter known for making complex health science accessible and inspiring.
Her compassionate, evidence-based approach empowers women to navigate emotional wellbeing, stress resilience and hormonal changes with clarity, confidence, and vitality – offering a grounded path to lasting wellbeing and a more empowered life
