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.
How To Test Your Vitamin D Levels
The Yale University School of Medicine did a study with 67 women suffering from infertility. Only 7 % of the study participants had normal vitamin
How To Test Your Cortisol Levels
The hormone behind most stress-related conditions is cortisol. Cortisol is released by the adrenal glands during times of stress, which is the reason it has
SEVEN women’s health books you need in your life now!
Soooo, writing a book is a FULL ON job. I’ve only been working on Fix Your Period for a few months and I’m like whoa! It’s such an unbelievable
One Woman’s Experiences with Heavy Periods — And What You Can Expect When Treating Yours
As a teenager, I had the kind of periods that were guaranteed to leak through my school uniform. The kind that made me sleep with
Pseudotumor Cerebri – A Side Effect Of Hormonal Birth Control
I’m pissed, and you should be too. Here’s why… A friend of mine reached out to me the other day to let me know she
From ‘Condom Catastrophe’ to Contraceptive Empowerment
Written by my Spring 2018 apprentice, Jessie Doyle, is a bachelor-qualified Naturopath in Melbourne, Australia. “Um, I think the condom broke…” “Wait, what? Seriously?” I went into
Female Pain – It’s Real and You Don’t Have to Live With it
Written by my Spring 2018 apprentice, Susan Tessman, a Certified Women’s Health and Nutrition Coach specializing in supporting women suffering with endometriosis and other chronic pelvic
How to listen to your body and take back your health
Written by my Spring 2018 apprentice, Trish Marshall, a registered nurse, BSN, RN, soon to be ADAPT Kresser Institute health coach. When conventional medicine failed her and
What Exactly Is a Hormone Imbalance – and What’s a Girl to Do About It?
From the time we’re born, our hormones dictate our appetite, sleep patterns, how we respond to stress, our libido, whether we’re happy or anxious, and
Your Pain Is Real!
Written by my Spring 2018 apprentice, Felisha Alers a health and wellness coach passionate about educating women who suffer from hormonal imbalances. Have you ever said to yourself or