Why Perimenopause Metabolic Changes Occur (and Natural Ways to Maintain Your Waistline)
Perimenopause is a transitional phase that many women experience in their late 30s to early 50s, leading up to menopause. During this time, hormonal fluctuations can trigger various symptoms, including weight gain, particularly around the abdomen. Understanding the reasons behind this weight gain and exploring natural ways to manage it can empower women to…
Gut Feelings: The Relationship Between Endometriosis and IBS (and Strategies You Can Use to Help Your Health at Home)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and endometriosis are two chronic conditions that often co-occur in women, leading to significant discomfort and impacting quality of life. While they are distinct diagnoses, emerging research suggests a complex interplay between the two, influenced by factors such as food sensitivities, inflammation, estrogen levels, the gut microbiome, and the immune…
Your Period Is Missing But You’re Not Pregnant. Why?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and hypothalamic amenorrhea often have overlapping symptoms, with a hallmark of missing or irregular periods. Given this, it can be challenging and confusing to figure out which of the two is going on. After all, they are two distinct conditions affecting women’s reproductive health, each with unique causes, symptoms, and…
The Benefits of Inositol for Hormones and Metabolism
Inositol, a naturally occurring sugar alcohol, plays a critical role in various biological processes and has gained attention for its potential health benefits, particularly in relation to metabolism, anxiety, blood sugar control, hypothyroidism, and oxidative stress. Inositol exists in several forms, with myo-inositol and d-chiro-inositol being the most studied. This essay explores the multifaceted…
Herbal Supplements for Low Progesterone (so you can lengthen your luteal phase & have a successful pregnancy)
Have you been diagnosed with low progesterone? Or maybe you have symptoms of low progesterone, like a short luteal phase, spotting before periods, fertility struggles and more. In a world of hormone drugs and providers who are too quick to prescribe the birth control, it’s natural to wonder what you can do to support…
How to Survive The Mirena Crash
If you’ve been on social media lately, you might have come across the term “Mirena Crash.” If you’ve ever considered a Mirena IUD or another type of IUD, orT you already have one in place, you might (understandably) be wondering, what is the Mirena Crash and How do I prevent it from happening to…
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,…
How to Get Pregnant Naturally with PCOS
When it comes to our cycles, ovulation is everything. PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, is a common reason for diagnosed “infertility,” which is rising faster than ever in the US. One of the hallmark signs of PCOS is ovulatory dysfunction, meaning that a woman has irregular periods or anovulatory cycles which are menstrual cycles…
Three (Non-Hormonal) Reasons You Might Not Be Ovulating
When it comes to our cycles, ovulation is everything. We tend to think that our periods—the monthly bleed—is the main event of the menstrual cycle but really that is just the after-math or the by-product. Honestly, it isn’t even the piece that affects our lives the most! Instead, ovulation is the “big deal” aspect…
