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 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 The Menstrual Cycle Affects Blood Sugar & Insulin Regulation In The Body
Our sex hormones estrogen and progesterone have quite a profound effect on how our bodies respond to sugar. Here’s what’s happening with your blood sugar
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
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
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
My Top 6 Birth Control Questions
My top 6 birth control questions: Question #1: What are the potential side effects of using hormonal birth control? Side effects include: Headaches Spotting Sore
Histamine Intolerance and your period
So you’re probably wondering what histamines are, and what they have to do with your period right? We’re all familiar with antihistamines – those medications
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
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
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