Written by my Fall 2020 Apprenticeship Participant, Tara Ghosh. Interested in joining my next Apprenticeship? Sign up for the waitlist here. Do you remember when
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Everything You Need to Know About Postpartum: From the First Weeks to Post Weaning
Written by my Fall 2020 Apprenticeship Participant, Alexandra Mayer. Interested in joining my next Apprenticeship? Sign up for the waitlist here. Becoming a mother is
Pandemic Periods
A few months into the pandemic last year I started hearing whisperings of strange period-related events from friends, family and women in my community. So,
Low Progesterone: Why it happens and what you can do about it
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
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
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
How Histamine Intolerance Can Affect Your Period
Written by my Spring 2018 apprentice, Courtney Titus. a Women’s Holistic Health Coach, who believes that no one should feel like they don’t understand their own
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