…As I explain in Beyond the Pill, women who experience migraines with an aura shouldn’t use hormonal birth control, like the pill, due to the increased risk of stroke. In…
Serotonin Deficiency – What’s The Risk?
…Hormonal imbalances Other hormones in the body also help regulate serotonin production, especially estradiol. Estradiol levels11 can plummet during menopause, after giving birth, and after quitting hormonal birth control, and…
Biotin—The Importance of Vitamin B7
…not be able to control his or head very well. Ataxia Ataxia is a medical term used to describe the loss of control in movement. Inability to pick items up,…
The C-Section Epidemic: What Women Aren’t Being Told About Birth | Dr. Cynthia Dickter
What if we told you there’s a way to radically transform your pregnancy and birth experience—with more confidence, fewer complications, and a deeper connection to your baby? In this episode…
I’m Not a Mom: How I Prepared For a Loved One’s Birth
…the actual birth (yes) The birth filmed/photographed (yup!) Who else she wanted in the room And when she’d want some quiet time. Of course, there are some things you’ll have…
What Are Fibroids & How to Treat Fibroids Naturally
…The excessive menstrual bleeding that accompanies fibroids then ceases. Hormonal Birth Control Certain medications can also be used to manage symptoms of the condition. Some doctors may prescribe hormonal birth…
Reasons For A Missing Period
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How to Balance Hormones While Breastfeeding
…out my article on Birth Control While Breastfeeding and my first book, Healing Your Body Naturally After Childbirth.. What Nutrients Do Breastfeeding Mothers Need? A foundation for hormone balance while…
What You Should Know about Abortions and Women’s Health
…feel comfortable. When Can I Take Birth Control After My Abortion? If you plan to take birth control after an abortion, you can start immediately, although keep in mind you…