As women, we hear over and over again about estrogen. Whether we have symptoms like infertility and low mood or non-existent energy and debilitating PMS, estrogen seems to have its hand in it. But what exactly is estrogen, and how can we support healthy estrogen levels for a healthy life? That’s what we’re learning in…
Was one of your goals this New Year to quit caffeine? You’re not alone in this endeavor. More and more women realize that their morning latte is no longer serving their highest energy and best selves. Anxiety, digestive issues, fatigue, and acne, are some of the complaints that I see linked to caffeine. In this…
One of our missions here at Elevays is to show you that balancing your hormones naturally is possible. We want to shift your relationship with your symptoms from viewing them as problems to seeing them as a guiding light to your very best, healthiest self. That’s why we love to share accessible and transformative healing…
For thousands of years, people in the Andes regions of Peru and Bolivia have used maca as food and medicine. The root, scientifically known as Lepidium meyenii and sometimes called Peruvian Ginseng, grows wildly in harsh conditions, making it a food staple for the people of Central Peru. Maca supports the people to adapt, reproduce,…
Stress doesn’t just impact your mind. Financial problems, relationship issues, past trauma, a pandemic, and other modern day stressors can all have serious impacts on your body. On top of serious fatigue, headaches, insomnia, breakouts and gut issues, stress can also have a negative impact on your menstrual cycle. If you’ve been noticing your period…
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…
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…
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…
This week, we’re putting Clary Sage essential oil in the spotlight. For the past month, we’ve talked a lot about how essential oils can help balance hormones. If you missed it, head over to our Instagram @elevayshealth to check out our IGTVs and grab our free guides on essential oils for the oil cleansing method,…
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 women, our hormones are constantly in flux—it’s normal. But sometimes, stressors and lifestyle changes, whether from your cycle, cosmetics, food, or environment, can cause hormones to go haywire. And when your hormones are out of balance, so is everything else: mood, sex drive, weight, sleep, motivation, etc. Fortunately, there are ways to help keep…
