The female body is quite incredible. Every month (or so) there is a beautifully orchestrated dance between estrogen and progesterone to cause the release of an egg, and if there is no pregnancy, a bleed or period, which starts the
Getting a good night’s rest is one of the most important aspects of living a healthy life. But compared to decades ago, people are getting less sleep altogether. We can’t expect to be in “go-mode” all day and then flip
We’ve all felt tired before. Maybe we didn’t sleep well one night and the next day we felt like crap, leading us to bad decisions that day . We likely skipped the gym, ordered pizza instead of cooking, and weren’t
If you suffer from headaches, it's likely you've had to rely on pain killers on numerous occasions. Very occasional use of acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil) or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS) to treat a bad headache will likely have no lasting
On a daily basis, the average person is exposed to numerous foods and other products that have been shown to have an effect on the body’s hormonal balance. Among those that get talked about most are phytoestrogens and xenoestrogens, which
Without fail, as the days get darker and the weather gets colder, in comes cold and flu season. The exact timing of cold and flu season varies year to year, but typically we see an increase in cases starting October,
We all have hormones, like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, and they play a huge role in our overall health. Hormones are chemical messengers that are released by a number of glands and organs in the body, including the ovaries and
With the amount of people living with chronically elevated stress and experiencing burnout, adrenal fatigue has become a bit of a “buzz term”. But the truth is, there is no such thing as “adrenal fatigue” and if you ask most medical
Problems with the thyroid can lead to symptoms ranging from weight gain to depression to hair loss – not things that any women wants to experience. Conditions of the thyroid are much more common in women. In fact, women are
Keto – it’s all the rage, but like many things in the wellness world, there is a lot of confusion surrounding the ketogenic diet. This is especially true when it comes to women on a keto diet. Some experts believe
