If you’re an athlete or a very active person and you’re experiencing changes in your menstrual cycle, energy, mood, and performance—especially if you eat a restrictive diet— you might be suffering from Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, also called RED-S. RED-S, formerly known as the Female Athlete Triad Syndrome, is more prevalent than many might expect. It affects athletes across …
Many women often wonder if taking supplements can interfere with the effectiveness of their birth control pills. The short answer is that while most supplements do not interfere with birth control, it’s still important to be informed about potential interactions—such as those that can occur when taking medications with birth control. Birth control pills work primarily by flooding the system …
Among women entering or in menopause, it’s common to notice an unwelcome change in the form of added body fat around the midsection. In fact, menopausal women gaining weight in their abdominal area is such a common phenomenon that it even has a nickname: “menopause belly fat” or “menopause tummy.” Meno belly, another common term for menopause belly fat, often …
Immersing your body in very cold or nearly freezing water might be uncomfortable, but it can be worth it — considering it’s a habit that’s linked to many health benefits, such as a boost in circulation and metabolism1 and a reduction in pain and inflammation. That said, for women, the benefits and considerations of cold plunging can be influenced by …
Menopause is a significant life transition, in which plummeting estrogen and progesterone levels have a significant impact on memory, mood, and cognitive function. For women with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), menopause can have a notable impact on symptoms, especially if they’re experiencing stress, pressure from a demanding schedule, and significant life changes all at the same time. If you’re …
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) isn’t just a childhood condition; it affects millions of adults too. Up to 5% of adults in the U.S.1 struggle with ADHD, with symptoms that can significantly impact daily functioning and quality of life. While conventional treatments such as stimulant medications are commonly used to manage ADHD symptoms, many people seek natural remedies for ADHD, too—especially those …
The quest for weight loss isn’t new. A quick online search gives you access to a wide range of weight loss programs, supplements, and prescription drugs — yet many are turning to nature for answers. Recently, a hormone known as GLP-1, or glucagon-like peptide-11, has garnered significant attention from both the media and the scientific community for its potential benefits …
While you may no longer need to worry about your cycles, you may still struggle with symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in menopause. On average women enter menopause around age 51, with PCOS women experiencing menopause about two years later compared to women without PCOS. PCOS doesn’t just go away in menopause. In fact, the metabolic and high androgen …
ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, can affect women differently than men, often causing unique symptoms that fluctuate throughout the month as women’s hormones do. While each case of ADHD is unique, studies1 show that compared to men, many women with ADHD present with more: They also tend to exhibit less hyperactivity, which is the predominant symptom most people think of when …