Are you ever working on some random health issue and feel like you just. can’t. get. anywhere? I have felt the same way. Unfortunately for me, I’ve fallen into the trap of trying to make my diet more and more perfect. Sound familiar? The diet trap is common because diet is super easy to control…. Read More
Why you know more than your doctor
Imagine a scenario in which you are seeking the help of a practitioner for pain in your wrist. You could choose multiple types of practitioners: Practitioner number one does a physical examination, has an assistant take x-rays, examines the x-rays, and may talk to you for a moment about what you do with your wrist…. Read More
Hormonal Contraception: Blinders for your hormonal imbalance?
If you had or have a hormonal imbalance, you were probably told to use hormonal birth control to “regulate” your cycles, reduce bleeding or cramping, clear acne, etc. It’s often seen as a cure-all for lady-maladies. Is hormonal contraception really balancing your hormones? Hormonal birth control does not put your body into it’s ideal… Read More
The best way to recognize hormonal imbalance early
I want to elaborate on something that I think is one of the best aspects of charting you cycles using the sympto-thermal method of fertility awareness: Being able to gauge hormonal health. Not only that, but being able to do so easily and notice anything that is going on early. When I first started charting,… Read More
Simple ways to get endocrine disruptors out of your home [video]
You may be aware of the fact that many chemicals aren’t good for you (such as BPA), but do you know why and how to lessen your exposure to them? BPA, and a whole host of other chemicals, are classed as endocrine disruptors. Meaning, quite simply, they can mess with your hormones. Your endocrine system… Read More
How to identify low progesterone and raise low levels naturally
Did you know that charting two signs your body gives you will give you a good estimation of your progesterone levels and there are some simple things you can try to do to raise those levels if they are low? Unfortunately, low progesterone is really common. Though this is often not severe enough to affect… Read More
What is holistic healing and how to approach it.
Susan Weed’s “six steps to healing” are a very important mindset to have for those who are into holistic treatment. They favor things that build you up overall, and not those that target specific symptoms, don’t look for the cause, and give you various side effects. Rather, you only delve into those treatments when everything… Read More
Get rid of your birth control pills once and for all
What to expect when coming off hormonal contraceptives and how to speed up your return to healthy cycles There are many reasons to be interested in coming off hormonal contraceptives, but I bet, regardless of your reasons for stopping hormonal contraceptives, you want to resume healthy cycles as quickly as possible. It’s certainly beneficial to… Read More
20 simple tips for healthy happy hormones
Nutrition Eat organic. Many endocrine disruptors are involved in the production of conventional foods. Make every mouthful count. Think about every bite you take as nourishment and don’t fill yourself with junk so you don’t have room for the good stuff. Eat whole foods. Particularly stay away from refined sugars and refined grains. Eat REAL… Read More
What’s the problem with hormonal birth control?
Your doctor recommends it, all your friends take it, it doesn’t really seem like there are any effective alternatives… So what’s the problem? The problem with hormonal birth control Our bodies are meant to operate in a specific manner. You have certain bodily processes that happen when we are in a state of health, and… Read More