The subject of birth control can be overwhelming, confusing, and sometimes, misleading. When considering the types of birth control for women, it’s important for each woman to do her due diligence and understand the advantages and disadvantages of each. By empowering herself with knowledge, she can make the best decision for her body.
Read MoreIf you have been experiencing stubborn weight gain, constipation, fatigue, brain fog, dry skin and nails, short luteal phases, or recurring miscarriages, this blog post might change your life.
No. I'm not being dramatic. And because it is SO important I’m dedicating an entire blog post about a tiny little butterfly-shaped endocrine gland that is often overlooked by doctors worldwide.
Have you guessed what it is yet? If you guessed the thyroid, then well done.
Read MoreOne of the most common questions I get is around the subject of spotting. While some spotting is normal, there are instances where spotting is an indicator that there is an underlying health issue at play.
Spotting a few days before the period is normal (but not ideal) but if it’s more than three days consistently this should eventually be investigated by your health care provider. A hormone test can also be greatly beneficial to pin point what could be causing this.
So let's break the common causes of spotting down, shall we?
Read MoreI've curated my favorite gift ideas that will continue to promote health, balanced hormones (aka peace), and a robust immune system, so we can stay strong and healthy and continue to enjoy the beautiful things in life.
Read MorePolycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a metabolic syndrome that affects up to 15% of women. It’s best defined as a group of symptoms related to high androgens and anovulation. Its name is misleading as PCOS is not a syndrome of the ovaries, it’s actually a metabolic disorder and one of the many symptoms can be the formation of follicles on the ovaries (also known as cysts). Read below to find out more about PCOS plus my top holistic remedies to put your PCOS into remission!
Read MoreThe most important thing for hormonal balance is rest. You can eat the perfect diet and get the perfect amount of exercise, but if you are not getting 7-8 hours of good quality sleep each night, then it all goes to waste. Just one night's sleep can make you more insulin resistant the next day and throw your blood sugar off big time!
Read MorePeriod products have come a long way from the first period pad that had to be secured on using a garter like contraption.
Most people with a uterus bleed out of their vagina for 4 or 5 days every month from around age 12 to mid 50’s. Since most people who menstruate (approximately 26% of the world population) go through a box of tampons or pads a month, it is said that 250-300 pounds of pads, plugs, and applicators are thrown away in their lifetime. Unfortunately, none of these applicators, plugs, or pads end up decomposing in our landfill. This means that every pad and/or tampon that was ever created is still on this earth, living in landfills or swimming in the oceans.
Read MoreMuch like coconut oil, ghee is a multi-purpose fat that is healthy in many ways. I religiously start my day off with a cup of matcha or coffee (after my warm lemon water of course!), blended with one tablespoon of ghee, and a tablespoon of Brain Octane Oil.
Read MoreMany period advice books out there recommend yoga as a nourishing physical activity to do during menstruation, but this is not always the best advice.
Read MoreFor women with PCOS, the keto diet has been shown to revers PCOS but only when observed for about 4-12 weeks. However, I’m not a fan of the Keto diet because it’s restrictive. There are better ways to lose weight with PCOS
Read MoreWomen with PCOS must balance their blood sugar in order to heal, which is why many women find success (at a cost) with diabetic medications such as Metformin. However, Metformin depletes B vitamins and has unpleasant gastrointestinal effects so it’s not the ideal option. Instead, it’s best to adapt our diets first, and most times (in addition to certain supplements) this is all it takes.
Read MoreDon’t get me wrong, periods are amazing. As a women’s health coach specializing in hormonal health, I’m a huge fan. But sometimes, we get so caught up with our monthly bleed that we forget about the most important aspect of our cycle. Ovulation. We only experience a true menstrual cycle after ovulation, and this is only possible when…
Read MoreThe Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) has a 99.4% efficacy rate, and a 99.6% efficacy rate if you abstain from sex on the 6-8 days (that’s right, as women we are only fertile a 24-48 hours each month, but men are fertile 365 days a year) a month you are in your fertile window.
Read MoreWhat we eat is crucial to building balanced hormones, but what’s equally important are our beauty products, toiletries and household cleansers!Our toiletries and cleansers tend to get overlooked, yet the play a crucial part in causing painful periods and serious hormonal imbalances
Read MoreFrom curing the common cold to preventing or fighting against cancer, turmeric is an essential spice that you should become familiar with. With a long history of being used in traditional medicines such as ancient India’s Ayurveda, it has lately become more recognized in western practices – it’s really no surprise that it is currently the most studied spice on the planet.
Read More70% of women will experience fibroids in their lives before the age of 50 and they are also 2 to 3 times more likely to form in African American women.
Fibroids can be quite painful, while some women don't even feel them at all.
The adrenal glands are amazing. They are small but incredibly mighty and critical for the health of our entire organism. Unfortunately, they are often overlooked when it comes to many of the health conditions we are faced with today.
Read MoreAs women we are vulnerable to the “PMS Blues”. This is a time when we’re prone to mood swings, bloating, swollen breasts, irritability, acne, headaches, and cramps.
But this can be avoided!
Read MoreTesting your hormones is a great tool to have under your belt to help you gain invaluable insight into the underlying cause of your hormonal health issues. If you are suffering from painful periods, heavy periods, fibroids, ovarian cysts, or fertility issues, I encourage you to order a test.
Read MoreIf you are a woman, chances are you have had at least one ovarian cyst in your life. Perhaps you weren’t even aware of it, or perhaps it caused you a bit (or a lot!) of discomfort.
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