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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 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
I’m the Woman Who…
Written by my Spring 2018 apprentice, Bek Joy. I’m the woman who: Is educated and smart Has a full-time job Runs a household Loves to
How To Track Your Period With The Fertility Awareness Method
Tracking your period is a great way to get to know your gorgeous body from the inside out! It will empower you to make more
How Self Care Can Balance Your Hormones
Written by my Spring 2018 apprentice, Nicole Hegstad, this post discusses how self care can help balance your hormones. You’ve seen it everywhere, blog posts,
Tired of Hormone Pushers?
Written by my Spring 2018 apprentice, Jill Chmielewski, this post discusses the alternative to taking hormonal birth control. If you are reading this, my guess
Replenishing Joy after IVF
Written by my Spring 2018 apprentice, Sara Lopez, this post discusses tips for bouncing back after one or multiple unsuccessful IVF cycles. After 3 unsuccessful
Cod Liver Oil to improve your period
When I was a kid, my parents would force me to take cod liver oil capsules. By today’s standards, making any child take that stuff
How I Hacked My Way to Pain-Free Periods: 4 Essential Tips
We’ve all been told (probably numerous times) that our worst period problems — cramps, PMS, super heavy flow, blood clots, migraines, teenagelike acne, bloating, and
Is the Ava Fertility Bracelet right for you?
If you’re already excited about the Ava Fertility Bracelet click here to go to get one and use discount code “NJARDIM” at checkout to get
Broccoli extracts – DIM, SGS & I3C – which one do I use?
I’m kinda laughing to myself as I write this post, because to most people who have never had hormonal issues or period problems, the acronyms
Natural Solutions For Painful Sex
Sex isn’t supposed to hurt. Not even a little bit. But many women operate under the assumption that sometimes painful sex is NORMAL. Nope it’s