Guide to easing painful periods and PMS with cycle charting, anti inflammatory diet, hormone balance, probiotics, magnesium, herbal teas, and menstrual cups for healthier, calmer cycles. Painful periods and bad PMS are two of the biggest issues I help women overcome. Periods happen every month (for most of us — if not, read this post), […]
Menstrual cups are safe, reusable alternatives to tampons that support vaginal pH, reduce waste, and lower TSS risk. Learn fit, flow capacity, and insertion tips for leak free periods. When I first heard about using a menstrual cup 10+ years ago, my initial thought was, ‘what a big ole mess.’ The cup is worn internally […]
Essential oils like clary sage, fennel, and geranium may support estrogen and progesterone balance, ease PMS and menopause symptoms, and complement diet, liver support, and stress management. Essential oils are plant extracts that are super concentrated and capture the plant’s scent and beneficial properties. These oils can have many therapeutic properties from aromatherapy and relaxation […]
Irregular, heavy, or absent periods signal stress, thyroid issues, PCOS, or hormone imbalance. Learn natural ways to regulate cycles through diet, sleep, labs, and targeted herbs. When I see a new female client, I ask for lots of information about her menstrual cycle: Is it regular? Does she track it? Is the bleeding heavy with […]
Guide to menstrual cycle phases and hormone balance. Learn how nutrition, seed cycling, omega 3 fats, fiber, and lifestyle timing support mood, energy, fertility, and healthy periods. Did you know that your menstrual cycle actually has four phases? And that you have approximately 450 cycles in your lifetime? (source) How you eat and care for […]
Some women reported temporary menstrual changes after Covid vaccination. Learn why immune activation and stress hormones may affect cycles and how to support balance. As of press time, June 2021, nearly 500 million people or about 6% in the world are fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2, Covid-19. Nearly 50% of the US population has received one […]