What is PCOS? PCOS, short for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a condition that is caused by an imbalance in women’s sex hormones. Some of the common symptoms...
Hormone Health
Understanding Hormonal Imbalances
Hormones are crucial in regulating various bodily functions, including metabolism, mood, growth, and reproduction. When these hormones become imbalanced, it...
How to Rev Up Metabolism When Your Hormones Are Out of Whack
We’ve all been there. Hormones out of whack, and metabolism suffering because of it. But even though your hormones are out of whack, there are still ways to...
How to Recognize Hormone Imbalance and Its Link to Weight Gain
Hormone imbalances are hard to recognize since many of the symptoms are easily confused with others. But there are some key signs that help you recognize the...
Say Goodbye to Hormonal Imbalance
Your well-being relies on a complex balance of many hormones, including testosterone, estrogen, adrenaline, insulin, and thyroid hormone. Each of these plays...
Berberine for Insulin Sensitivity and Weight Management
Berberine is a bioactive compound found in various plants, including barberry, goldenseal, and Oregon grape. It has been studied for its potential effects on...
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Natural Treatment for Endometriosis: Beyond Medication
Severe pain during your period, bloating, and painful intercourse shouldn’t be accepted as normal. Women experiencing these symptoms could have endometriosis,...
The PCOS and Gut Health Connection
Up to five million women in the U.S. have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), but this condition remains frustratingly difficult to diagnose and treat. One...
Why Women Need to Understand How Cortisol Affects Their Health
Balance is the key element when it comes to cortisol, a hormone produced in your adrenal glands. Cortisol performs many vital functions, including: Reducing...
Perimenopause: Making Sense of the Transition
Perimenopause is a time when women face symptoms that can be unpleasant or confusing. From cycle length to skin changes, this is a time when we question what...
Thyroid Problems are Hard to Diagnose: Here’s Why.
Your thyroid is a small organ with a huge impact on all aspects of your health. Thyroid hormone impacts every cell in your body, so even a small disturbance...
Natural Management of Uterine Fibroids
Abdominal pain, heavy, painful periods and fatigue are all common symptoms of uterine fibroids which are the most common neoplasms affecting women. Also...
Managing Endometriosis
When you have endometriosis, cells that are very similar to the cells from your endometrium (lining of your uterus) grow in other parts of your body. The...
How to Manage PMS
Over 90% of women experience one of more symptoms of prementural syndrome (PMS) in the week or two before their period. Symptoms such as bloating, headaches,...
Understanding PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a serious genetic, hormonal, metabolic, and reproductive disorder. It affects about10% of women of childbearing age in the...
Acupuncture for Women’s Health
In what ways can acupuncture support a woman’s health? Acupuncture has been proven effective in treating a variety of conditions from helping to relieve...
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