Microbiome & Metabolism

🤔Ever thought of this?   Here’s how your gut microbiome affects metabolism (and why to fix it!):   1️⃣ Glucose Metabolism An altered gut microbiome can increase the amount of insulin released in response to blood glucose, a pattern associated with insulin resistance.    2️⃣ Ghrelin Production An altered gut microbiome can increase the secretion […]

Foods To Help You Sleep

✨ Foods that help you sleep ✨   I don’t recommend eating right before bed. It can disrupt digestion, slow your metabolism, and contribute to weight gain.    But if you find yourself feeling hungry early in the evening and want a snack that will support better sleep, here are some backed by science:   […]

Foods to Avoid When You Have Cramps

Caffeine  Caffeine can be a lifesaver on most days, but during your period, it might be best to skip that cup of coffee. Caffeine can increase anxiety and muscle tension, which can make cramps feel worse. Instead, try herbal teas like chamomile or peppermint, which can help soothe your muscles. Salty foods Salty foods  like […]

5 Ways To Improve PCOS

Struggling with PCOS? Here are 5️⃣ ways to improve PCOS .👇 1️⃣ Run a complete hormone panel blood test every 3-6 months. With this info, we can target your specific imbalances with supplements and holistic remedies to get your hormones in ideal ranges. 2️⃣ Ensure your thyroid is functioning optimally (which you can tell from […]

Your Monthly Menstrual Cycle

Your monthly cycle is an intricate ebb and flow of various hormones that are signaling your body to do what it was naturally meant to do, and the Pill essentially cuts the phone line between your ovaries and your brain. The body is supposed to have a natural hormone flow, and it looks like this… […]

3 Signs Your Thyroid Might Be Affecting Your Period

3 Signs Your Thyroid Might Be Affecting Your Period: Heavy flow. Having low thyroid production influences the body’s ability to make progesterone, therefore, creating an imbalance between estrogen and progesterone. Irregular Cycles. Too little thyroid hormone can cause and over-production of prolactin which can inhibit ovulation. No ovulation = no progesterone = very irregular cycles […]

Feeling Witchy During Your Period?

This might surprise you! 👇👇 Most women associate their periods with poor mood and even anxiety. But did you know your cycle can put you in a good mood, too? Here’s how it works: After your period starts, you might experience an ✨improvement✨ in your mood thanks to rising estrogen levels during the follicular phase. […]

Did You Know There Are Various Estrogens?

Did you know there are various estrogens in our body? The two that I believe are the most important and ALWAYS tested on ALL my patients are estrone (E1) and estradiol (E2). Both play crucial roles in regulating our menstrual cycles, fertility, and overall well-being. Estrone is the primary estrogen produced by the ovaries, adrenal […]

Have PCOS? Try Inositol!

Have PCOS?  Inositol is one of my favorite supplements!   Why? Here are some benefits: It can lower androgens It can improve ovulation It can help with weight loss It improves insulin resistance   There are TWO forms of inositol which is technically B8. Myo and d-chiro. I like to use both forms to help […]

Hormonal IUD vs. Copper IUD

Did you know there are different forms of IUD’s?  If so, did you know the differences between them and their mechanisms of action?   Take a look at this graphic.  It compares the hormonal IUD to the copper IUD.   My best tip is that IUD’s DO NOT fix your period.  So, if you have an […]