Estrogen and progesterone are the essential hormones that regulate a woman’s monthly cycle. The menstrual cycle divides into the follicular phase and the luteal phase. The follicular phase begins on the first day of your period and goes until ovulation;
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that impacts 1 out of every 7 people (1). People who have IBS may experience bloating, excessive gas, fatigue, distension, constipation and/or diarrhea. It can be hard to determine what exactly causes
In our modern-day world, we are exposed to a variety of different chemicals and environmental toxins each day that have been linked to negative health outcomes. Many of these chemicals are found in our beauty and personal care products. Unfortunately
What is a Low FODMAP Diet? "FODMAPs are a group of sugars that are not completely digested or absorbed in our intestines. When FODMAPs reach the small intestine, they move slowly, attracting water. When they pass into the large intestine, FODMAPs
Sometimes, being a woman and dealing with your monthly flow may seem hard enough, but to top that off, many women also experience digestive disturbances at the same time of the month. Although menstruation is truly a beautiful thing, it
SIBO stands for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. It is essentially an excessive amount of bacteria in the small intestine from lack of movement in the small intestine (1). How do you know if you have SIBO? Testing may be beneficial since the
So you’ve heard that pumpkin seeds and berries are good foods for fighting acne, but you don’t really know how they factor into a healthy skin diet? Sisley Killam, Holistic Nutritionist and founder of The Pure Life, shares her day
This tart berry smoothie bowl is packed with antioxidants for liver detoxification. It also helps prevent sun damage, and promotes acne scar healing. The cranberries flush out harmful bacteria from your colon. Additionally, the cauliflower helps prevent hormonal breakouts and
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
This cashew vanilla smoothie has all the essentials to keep you energized, satiated and ready to take on the day. Packed full of nutrients, protein, and healthy fats, it tastes like an indulgence, but is 100% guilt-free, with dates as