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
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, over 90% of women report that they experience some premenstrual symptoms, which is
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 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
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
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 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
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