If you’ve been feeling stressed and notice your face looks rounder, puffier, or more swollen than usual, you might be dealing with cortisol face. This stress-related facial puffiness happens when cortisol—the body’s main stress hormone—stays elevated for too long. Even low-grade, everyday stress from busy schedules, poor sleep, or overexercising can change how your body stores fat and retains water, …
If you live with ADHD, chances are you’ve also experienced anxiety. In fact, it’s estimated that more than half of adults with ADHD1 also struggle with anxiety symptoms. The connection between ADHD and anxiety is so strong that it can be hard to tell where one ends and the other begins. Whether you’re dealing with a racing mind while experiencing …
Progesterone intolerance is a nervous system sensitivity to natural or supplemental progesterone. It causes mood changes, insomnia, and anxiety, especially in neurodivergent women and those with PMDD. Sensitivity, not high levels, is the issue. Solutions include cycle tracking, supporting detox, and using non-hormonal calming tools—all of which you’ll learn about in this article. If you’ve ever felt like your body …
If you’re in your late 30s or 40s and feeling like your body and mood are shifting, you’re not imagining things. Perimenopause can be a confusing time—one that causes a lot of shifts in how you feel, even when your labs seem “normal.” And the question of when to take progesterone for perimenopause is a common one many women are …
If you’ve ever felt like your hormone lab results were “normal,” yet your symptoms—fatigue, acne, low libido, mood swings— screamed otherwise, then you’re not imagining things. One key piece that’s often missing from the reproductive health conversation is SHBG, or sex hormone-binding globulin. This under-the-radar protein has a powerful impact on how your hormones behave, and it’s time we start …
As women reach their 50s and beyond, their nutritional needs shift1. Hormonal changes, a slower metabolism, and a greater focus on bone health, cardiovascular support, and cognitive function all mean that choosing the right multivitamin for women over 50 is more important than ever. With so many supplement options on the market, how do you know what is the best …
There’s a common belief that menopause “cures” endometriosis. No more periods = no more pain, right? Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. While some women do experience symptom relief after menopause, others continue to struggle with endometriosis after menopause-related pain. In some cases, endo symptoms can even get worse during the menopausal transition. In this article, we’ll unpack what really …
B vitamins are such an important part of keeping your body functioning at its best. These essential vitamins (of which there are eight) help turn the food you eat into energy, support your brain health, and even contribute to glowing skin and healthy hair. They’re also essential for producing red blood cells, which keep you feeling strong and energized. Let’s …
If you’re in your 40s and suddenly waking up at 3 a.m.—wide-eyed, sweating, and wondering if something is seriously wrong with you—please know you’re not alone. Sleep disturbances are one of the most common and frustrating symptoms of perimenopause, affecting between 40-60% of menopausal women1, and they often show up even before your periods start changing. Despite how common perimenopause …