When I first was diagnosed with endometriosis, I was told by my doctor that the only options to manage it were medication and IVF so that I could get pregnant. Feeling like this was my only option, I agreed. The medications used to “treat” endometriosis block...
I remember having my very first menstrual cycle as a young teen girl. I had taken science class in school so it wasn’t a shock to me. My teachers went over the basics, so I understood how women ovulate each month and then if they don’t get pregnant have a period. I...
Here’s the thing, I’ll cut it to you straight. If your body is sick or out of balance and you want to heal and improve your symptoms, you can’t keep eating and doing the same things that made you sick in the first place. Period. End of story. If your hormones are out...
To be completely honest, I am actually kind of laughing to myself as I write the title of this post. There is SO MUCH information out there on the internet about the healthiest and best diet for hormone health or just for health in general but the truth is that there...
Hormone imbalances often begin at a very young age. As we grow from girls into women, we get to know our hormones quickly. Or at least the symptoms that come from them! I remember as a teen girl experiencing menstrual cramps, PMS, acne, the whole gamut. I know I’m not...
We all are familiar with the 4 standard vital signs that your doctor probably checks in a regular visit: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiratory rate. These are used as basic measurements on how the body is doing. But did you know that women and...
Let’s face it, nothing is more frustrating for a woman than having her hormones out of whack. It can make life miserable premenstrually and during menstruation, and can make those dreams of becoming a mom feel so very far away. Join me on this journey to see how...
