✨ 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: […]
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 […]
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 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: 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 […]
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 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? 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 […]
3 Reasons Why You Should Track Your Cycle 👇 You will notice any irregularities. By tracking you will understand how long your cycle is and be in better tune with your body so that when something is off, you are more likely to be aware. You will be able to know when you ovulate (or […]
Is your period healthy? FLOW: how heavy is it? Are you changing every 1-2 hours or every 3-4 hours? Are you leaking? Also, what’s the color/consistency of your flow? LENGTH: how long are you bleeding? Are you bleeding for 3-7 days or 7-9 days? REGULAR: do you know when your period comes? Is it around […]
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