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Dry January & Alcohol-Free Resources
Do you partake in “dry January”, a popular month for sobriety? Are you sober or sober curious? Alcohol negatively impacts our hormone health. It just
Why Progesterone and Progestin Aren’t The Same and How To Compare Different Progestins
Progesterone vs. Progestin: Progestins are a synthetic version of the naturally occurring hormone progesterone. They interact with progesterone receptors in the body in order to
Sun-Kissed and Safe: Unveiling the Dual Benefits of Vitamin D and Non-Toxic Sunscreen
I am truly a beach girl at heart. Gimme the sunshine and sand! In this article I want to shed some (sun)light (sorry couldn’t help
Natural Solutions for Vaginal Infections
Have you ever had a vaginal infection? Have you ever felt confused about what’s going on “down there” or what the heck to do about
The Many Benefits of Magnesium for Your Health & Cycle
What is Magnesium? Magnesium is a mineral, electrolyte & essential cofactor in hundreds of biochemical reactions in our bodies. It’s essential for everything from maintaining
The Effect of Coffee on Your Hormones and Menstrual Cycle
Coffee definitely impacts your cycle. But why? To what extent? Do the effects vary depending on the person? I hope to clear up all these
My Favorite Tips & Products For Sleep Support
Sleep is absolutely essential when it comes to menstrual health and your overall health. Honestly girl, if you’re not sleeping well everything else you’re doing
My Favorite Fertility Tracking Devices
The “femtech” space is booming, and there is no shortage of innovative products that are literally changing the way women navigate their periods and fertility.
What is Adenomyosis & How is it Treated
What is Adenomyosis? Adenomyosis is a condition in which tissue similar to that of the uterine lining (the endometrium) grows into the muscular wall of
The Menstrual Life Cycle
Your period will evolve from the time you start menstruating throughout the course of your life. Yep, your period grows and changes with you! 🌱
How to Harness Your Inner Superpower: Your Period
Written by my Spring 2019 apprenticeship participant, Tamika Woods, this post discusses the phases of your cycle and how to live according to each for
How Stress Affects Your Menstrual Cycle
Raise your hand if you currently feel stressed out. Tragically, in today’s society, running around like a chicken with our heads cut off is
5 Things You Can Do to Help Shrink Fibroids
Written by my Spring 2019 apprenticeship participant, Christine Garvin, this post discusses uterine fibroids and how to treat them. Did you know that a whopping
My Journey with Lyme Disease
Written by my Spring 2019 apprenticeship participant, Vashti Kanahele, this post discusses the symptoms of Lyme and how she managed to treat it. The Beginning
You Only Ovulate Once Per Cycle
I recently published a post on Instagram touting the benefits of the fertility awareness method as birth control. Let’s just say, the response I received
A Natural Alternative to Hormonal Birth Control
Let’s talk contraception, shall we? By the end of their reproductive years, more than 80% of US women will have used oral contraceptives at least
How to Enjoy Pregnancy After Miscarriage
Written by my Spring 2019 apprenticeship program participant, Brooke Davis, this post discusses the specific challenges of pregnancy after miscarriage and how she overcame them.
The Best Time In Your Cycle to Test Progesterone
You may have heard that the best time to test progesterone is on day 21 of your cycle. This is based on ovulation happening on
How Your Thyroid Can Cause Period and Fertility Problems
Every week I speak to women all over the world who (surprise!) have irregular periods, period pain, heavy periods, or periods that seem to be
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
