…stress, changes in your diet or exercise habits, or conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). But heads up—not getting your period for any reason other than pregnancy calls for a…
Non-Hormonal Birth Control – Alternatives To The Pill
…doctors recommending the pill for just about every female health concern—PCOS, acne, heavy or painful periods, and many more. In this article: The pill does not fix your hormone imbalance…
Does Fiber Help You Lose Weight?
…secretion, promoting a more balanced and efficient metabolism. In fact, consuming more fiber is one of the best approaches for encouraging weight loss if you have PCOS. Soluble fiber, in…
Holy Basil Benefits & Hormonal Balance
…throw off hormone balance. This is commonly seen with PCOS (and testosterone can also increase insulin resistance, so it’s a vicious cycle). And guess what—stress increases blood sugar which raises…
Pain During Ovulation: Is It Normal?
…imbalances (but not always), as seen with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Musculoskeletal Injury A simple but often overlooked cause of abdominal pain is a musculoskeletal injury, such as a pulled…
Lab Tests—Could Your Doctor Be Missing Something?
…of labs, over time, get skewed and are no longer representative of what is optimal for human health. In addition, people with certain disorders such as PCOS or Hashimoto’s have…
Acne in Pregnancy: What to Do When You’re Pregnant with Acne
…to experience acne again while pregnant. Women with PCOS3 are also more likely to have severe acne in pregnancy. Let’s take a closer look at why this happens. What Causes…
Post Holiday Detox
…is the worst! And it can be discouraging. When you’ve been striving to restore your hormonal health, eliminate PMS, create a chill mood, manage your PCOS, nourish your adrenals, and…
DIM Supplement Benefits For Women
If you’ve been struggling with PMS symptoms, heavy periods, acne, breast tenderness or symptoms of PCOS or perimenopause then you’ve probably come across a DIM supplement as a solution. That’s…