Why berries should be in your diet 🍓🍇🫐 Berries are packed with compounds that combat oxidative stress in your body. Why does this matter for fertility? Oxidative stress can potentially impact reproductive health, affecting everything from egg quality to hormonal balance. Some of my favorite choices: 👉 Blueberries 👉 Strawberries 👉 Raspberries 👉 Blackberries 👉 […]
Hormonal acne is triggered by changes in hormone levels, especially during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, or menopause. The main culprit is an increase in androgens (like testosterone), which can make your skin produce more oil. This extra oil clogs pores and leads to acne. Stress and poor sleep can also worsen hormonal imbalances, leading to breakouts. […]
Did you know that Nutrition is KEY when it comes to your Menstrual Cycle? A nutritious diet plan customized for the menstrual cycle can provide various advantages for overall physical and emotional health. Dealing with menstruation can be challenging due to symptoms like fatigue, bloating, breast tenderness, abdominal cramps, mood swings, and skin breakouts. Although […]
Seed are good dietary sources of lignans (phytoestrogens), essential fatty acids, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin E. If you aren’t in the habit of eating seeds, here are some easy ways to add in flax seeds, pumpkin seed, chia seeds, hemp seeds, or sesame seeds to your day: 🥤 Add a scoop to your smoothie 🥣 […]
A western-style diet barely contains any fatty acids. Getting your fatty acids through fresh, unprocessed foods will give you the full benefits.
Dr. Erin Ellis is a Naturopathic Doctor in Gilbert AZ, specializing in women’s health, hormone replacement therapy, thyroid health and holistic healing.