Balance hormones naturally by reducing sugar and alcohol, prioritizing sleep, supporting liver detox, lowering stress, and using targeted supplements to improve PMS, energy, mood, weight, and overall endocrine health. Hormones. Does that word conjure up feelings of moodiness, concern about acne, sugar cravings, irritability, weight gain, the feeling of being at war with your body? […]
Severe menstrual cramps often stem from estrogen dominance, inflammation, and hormone imbalance. Support relief with liver detox, stress reduction, omega 3 fats, magnesium, targeted herbs, and a whole foods diet. Women have been told that bloating, cramps and moodiness are “normal” side effects of their monthly menstrual cycles. It’s shocking and sad to me how […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Women’s health conversations are evolving in 2026, focusing on hormones, menopause, sexual wellness, and ending medical dismissal with better research and care options. This is my 2026 guide to nutrition & wellness trends, and up second in the series is women’s health, and more specifically, how the conversations around women’s health are changing for 2026 […]