Womens Health
As of press time, June 2021, nearly 500 million people or about 6% in the world are fully vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2, Covid-19. Nearly 50% of the US population has received one dose. or more. San Francisco is the first city to achieve herd immunity at 80% of the...
Nutrition, Womens Health
Did you know that your menstrual cycle actually has four phases? And that you have approximately 450 cycles in your lifetime? (source) How you eat and care for yourself (and even plan events) throughout your cycle can support happier moods and healthy hormone balance....
Wellness, Womens Health
Special Announcement: Thanks for reading! Before you leave a comment asking me if you can take vitex with whatever other drugs/herbs you are taking, or for specific advice about what supplements you can take for your circumstances, understand that I cannot give you...
Womens Health
When I see a new female client, I ask for lots of information about her menstrual cycle: Is it regular? Does she track it? Is the bleeding heavy with painful cramps? Does she experience PMS symptoms or migraines? Irregular cycles are common, but that’s not...
Wellness, Womens Health
When I first heard about using a menstrual cup 10+ years ago, my initial thought was, ‘what a big ole mess.’ The cup is worn internally during menstruation and collects your flow rather than absorbing it like a tampon. I had images of unfortunate removal...
Womens Health
Painful periods and bad PMS are two of the biggest issues I help women overcome. Periods happen every month (for most of us — if not, read this post), and you’re going to deal with it until you reach your 50s (again, for most of us), so why not make your...
Womens Health
Women have been told that bloating, cramps and moodiness are “normal” side effects of their monthly menstrual cycles. It’s shocking and sad to me how many women come to me describing the pain they endure each month before and during their periods....
Womens Health
Hormones. Does that word conjure up feelings of moodiness, concern about acne, sugar cravings, irritability, weight gain, the feeling of being at war with your body? If you feel sluggish and brain fogged, or your struggle with difficult PMS or weight loss, you could...