As I was scrolling Instagram the other day, one post stopped me in my tracks. Sara Gottfried, hormone help doctor and one of my favorite authors, reposted a photo from her Twitter. It read, “In my experience, excess stress is the central story at the root of hormonal imbalance for women over 35.” As soon…
You’re consistent with a solid 8 hours of sleep. Maybe you wake up a couple of times through the night, but it’s no biggie— As long as you get your 8 hours. The only problem is that you are still waking up with morning grogginess and sluggishness. What gives? In this article, I’m sharing simple…
Congratulations! You’ve had a baby. The hardships of pregnancy are over—now onto the difficulties of postpartum. After welcoming your baby into the world, you may experience postpartum hair loss. This may come as a bummer, especially if you experienced the luscious locks that pregnancy sometimes brings. After birth, losing hair (in sometimes large globs) is…
Ashwagandha is a popular Ayurvedic adaptogen revered for its ability to combat stress and anxiety, boost brain function, balance hormones, help with adrenal recovery, and uplift mood and overall well-being. In this article, we will talk about the top 7 benefits of ashwagandha and how to use this wonderful healing herb. Benefits of Ashwagandha Ashwagandha…
The United States dairy industry spends billions of dollars every year getting Americans to buy dairy products. We’re told that our body needs dairy for strong bones, but the truth is, the only beings that need cow’s milk are calves. In fact, the British Medical Journal published an analysis that showed dairy products have little to no benefit for bone health….
Headaches, brain fog, mood swings, heavy periods, cramps, weight gain, stress, anxiety, insomnia, acne, hair loss, sensitivity to cold, bloating, fatigue. All parts of being a woman…right? Just because these symptoms among women are common does not mean that they are normal. With the constant stress coming at us from every angle— media, work, home—it…
Maybe you’ve heard that going vegan can help your hormones. Perhaps you are already vegan but are struggling with hormone issues. So what gives—can going vegan mess with your hormones, or can it help your hormones?! The truth is that everyone is different, and different diets affect people differently. While bio-individuality should always be a…
Did you know that a third of healthy teens and adults report feeling sleepy or tired for no reason?! In a world that’s so beautiful and a life that needs living, this makes me frustrated! As someone who struggled with adrenal fatigue (chronic tiredness being a major symptom), I know how it feels to lose that zest for life…
Today more than ever, women are experiencing fertility issues and turning to natural remedies for womb health. In this guide, we are talking about the optimal fertility diet to support a healthy pregnancy and delivery. How Nutrition Impacts Fertility There are a lot of reasons for fertility challenges, and today more cases than ever: PCOS,…
As a mama of 4 little ones, I like to keep it simple. Before I had kids running around the house, I would go crazy with the superfoods in my smoothie. There’d be 12 containers on the counter, 5 greens, and a lot of fruit. I just don’t have time for that non sense anymore. And…
We’ve talked about it before, and we will surely talk about it again: toxic ingredients in skincare. We’re told the importance of reading food labels, but beauty product labels are often put on the back burner. An average woman uses 12 products with more than 168 chemicals in them every single morning. Research shows that most…
Are your adrenals really “exhausted,” or is there something bigger at play? Does inflammation, hormone, and gut health play a role in adrenal function? Despite over 80% of adult Americans suffering from adrenal fatigue at some point in their life, the concept is popular but largely misunderstood. This article discusses the misconceptions behind adrenal fatigue…
