Hormones. Can’t live with them, can’t live (comfortably) without them. Right? If you are like most women who have low levels of progesterone, you probably
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Do You Really Need to Have a Period Every Month?
I am committed AF to giving women the truth (and nothing but the truth!) about periods and hormones. So when I started thinking about how
How to Take Your Life Back From PMDD
Maybe you’ve heard of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) before…? Who am I kidding, of course, you have! Something like 75% of the female population is estimated
Common (But Surprising) Causes of Irregular Periods
Do you have no idea when your next period will show up? It’s unpredictable and on its own schedule, either coming every few weeks or
How Ovulation Works And Why It’s So Important
If you’re trying to conceive, you’re no doubt familiar with the process of ovulation and why you really want it to happen on a regular
Postmenstrual Syndrome: When PMS Hits After Your Period
Most of us are intimately familiar with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). In fact, a full 90% of the female population regularly suffers from PMS. The struggle
How to Prevent Ovarian Cysts
Did you know that many women have ovarian cysts that occur each and every month? And that in most cases they are actually just the
How Does the Mirena IUD Work? Is it Right For Me?
I get so many questions about IUDs (hormonal intrauterine devices), which is understandable considering the fact that they seem like the prom queen of birth
What Causes Hair Loss In Women?
Whether your hair is stick straight, wavy or super curly, highlighted or au natural—we all want thick, lustrous locks. But when you see extra strands
Getting My Period Back: Why I’ll Never Take It For Granted Again
Written by my Spring 2019 apprenticeship participant, Shelby Hoefling, this post illustrates one woman’s journey of losing and regaining her period. It All Started with
How Your Period Could be Hiding that You Have Hereditary Hemochromatosis
Written by my Spring 2019 apprenticeship program participant, Lizzie Alexander, this post discusses the implications of hemochromatosis, an underdiagnosed disease in women of all ages.
The Real Reason Your Breasts Are Sore Before Your Period
So many of my clients ask, why are my breasts sore right before my period? Breast pain—whether it’s breast tenderness, a sharp, burning pain or
What’s the best way to test hormones? Blood, saliva, or urine?
I get asked about hormone testing and the best way to do it about 5 times a day on social media, on the blog and
Common Period Questions
I get a lot of emails every week from women asking for advice on a wide range of period-related and hormonal health issues. So I
EMF’s effect on your menstrual cycle and fertility
As you know, I am super passionate about helping others live their best life. My biggest joy is showing women how to create spectacular physical
Top 10 Period Questions
These Are The Top 10 Period Questions I Get From Women: Question #1: How long is a normal period? In my experience, a 3-day period
How To Test Your Thyroid
Oh, the thyroid. Tons of women ask me all the time about this lovely little butterfly-shaped gland and how they can make sure she is
Every plastic replacement you can think of to save your hormones & the Earth
Last July Haden and I took a road trip to Kentucky for a family reunion. In case you’re wondering, his great grandfather is from Kentucky.
My Top 6 Birth Control Questions
My top 6 birth control questions: Question #1: What are the potential side effects of using hormonal birth control? Side effects include: Headaches Spotting Sore
Why Women Need To Test Their Omega-3 Levels
Painful periods or discomfort associated with menstruation, otherwise known as dysmenorrhea, is the most prevalent women’s health issue in the world. It’s estimated that 50%
Histamine Intolerance and your period
So you’re probably wondering what histamines are, and what they have to do with your period right? We’re all familiar with antihistamines – those medications