The colour of your period blood gives 'important clues' about your health – here's what brown, orange and more means

From hormonal imbalances to infections, the colour of your period blood can reveal a lot about your overall health and well-being, according to a naturopathic nutritionist.

Jess Shand, author of The Hormone Balance Handbook , shared a guide to what your period is really telling you in a recent Instagram post, and the response showed that although it is a topic many of us shy away from, it can be incredibly valuable information for any women who want to support healthy hormone balance and recognise any signs their body may be showing them.

We caught up with Jess to understand more about not only what the colour of your period blood means, but also how to support your body to achieve better hormone health.

Naturopathic Nutritionist Jessica Shand shared her top tips with HELLO!

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