Dental Probiotics: How Good Bacteria Can Transform Your Oral Health
I got my first cavity when I was seventeen years old, and let me tell you—I was devastated. I was adamant about brushing my teeth twice a day, and flossing as well. I limited sweets and was an overall healthy person. What I didn’t find out until over a decade later, however, was that…
Understanding and Reversing PCOS Hair Loss
Among the many shared health conditions between men and women, hair loss is one with few resources available for treatment. Like any symptoms, hair loss can be caused by many reasons, ranging from nutritional imbalances to autoimmunity, and everything in between. For women in particular, one of the biggest reasons for hair loss on…
How to Know What’s Up With Your Hormones (The Big 3)
When a woman experiences irregular periods, infertility, or other hormonal symptoms, it can be challenging to determine the underlying cause. Three common conditions—Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), and Perimenopause—often share similar symptoms, including menstrual irregularities, weight gain, and changes in mood. However, each of these conditions has distinct underlying causes, and understanding…
What Does Selenium Do for The Body?
Selenium, a trace mineral often overlooked in discussions of nutrition, plays a pivotal role in many essential bodily functions. Don’t make the mistake of forgetting about it, too! Despite being needed in only small amounts, selenium has a huge impact on fertility, thyroid health, gut function, female reproductive hormone balance, mitochondrial health, and nervous…
Natural Alternatives to The Birth Control Pill
Hormonal contraceptives cause a slew of problems, but so does a pregnancy that you aren’t emotionally, physically or financially ready for. So, what’s a woman to do? In today’s post, I’ll be presenting two viable alternatives to hormonal birth control for preventing pregnancy. Then, at the end, we’ll cover what you need to know…
Here’s How Your Gut Health Affects Acne, Eczema, Hives and More
Gut health is a hot topic right now in natural health circles, and for good reason…it affects just about every other system of our bodies! But particularly with regards to skin health, our gastrointestinal system (i.e. “gut”) is of crucial importance. There are three main mechanisms for this, which include inflammation, immunoreactivity and toxins,…
