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Why it’s So Hard to Get and Stay Pregnant? – The Rise and Fall of Fertility Rates
Why it's So Hard to Get and Stay Pregnant? - The Rise and Fall of Fertility Rates Since the dawn of time, women have been giving birth. What's more; we've been told we're created to do this. And it's supposed to just *happen* so easily. After centuries...
Why it’s So Hard to Get and Stay Pregnant? – The Rise and Fall of Fertility Rates
Why it's So Hard to Get and Stay Pregnant? - The Rise and Fall of Fertility Rates Since the dawn of time, women have been giving birth. What's more; we've been told we're created to do this. And it's supposed to just *happen* so easily. After centuries...
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Femtech – How Technology Helps Women Understand Their Bodies
We’ve all heard of the period tracking app Clue. It’s one of the many apps available for women’s health. If you’re a mom, you’re probably also familiar with the myriad of breast pumps on the market like the Elvie, the first wearable breast pump. Both are great...
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Signs and Causes of Estrogen Dominance
I can’t tell you how many times women ask me, “could it be my hormones?” Lots of times they’ve been told that everything checks out fine, that it’s just normal hormonal changes, or that the only option they have is to take the birth control pill. Well… Those things...
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Healthy Supplements for Kids
There are a million and one supplements on the market these days. Plus, all the information on the internet makes it hard to know what supplements you might actually need. Information is even harder to decipher when it comes to children. But as a parent, you want to...
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Here’s the latest on the sunshine vitamin! Vitamin D (technically really a hormone) is made in our skin when we’re exposed to sunshine. We need it to absorb calcium for our bones and to keep our immune systems strong. Now a just-released study out of the University...
10 Signs of Hormone Imbalance That Most Women Ignore
Here’s my controversial take, women are not meant to be “hormonal.” If you’ve ever heard that phrase tossed around don’t let it get you down. The fact of the matter is being hormonal is not something women need to put up with. If you refer to yourself as “hormonal”...
How Busy Moms Can Create Balance In Their Lives
Life changes when children enter the picture. Every new season brings with it new challenges. As a mom of six I will be the first to tell you that being a mom is one of the most rewarding and difficult jobs you will ever do. Amidst all the crazy of taking care of...
Femtech – How Technology Helps Women Understand Their Bodies
We’ve all heard of the period tracking app Clue. It’s one of the many apps available for women’s health. If you’re a mom, you’re probably also familiar with the myriad of breast pumps on the market like the Elvie, the first wearable breast pump. Both are great...
How To Take Care of Your Health Postpartum
You didn’t know what love was until you had a baby. For new moms taking care of a newborn is the most exciting and overwhelming experience of your life. Your thoughts are constantly on your new bundle of joy. Is she sleeping well? Is she too cold? Too hot? Does she...
How To Have A Sugar-Free Valentine’s Day
A sugar-free Valentine’s day? Are you crazy? Valentine’s day instantly brings thoughts of chocolate, heart-shaped candy, and bubbly alcohol to mind. Unfortunately, those are a few of the most destructive substances you could consume. Sugar and alcohol both tend to...
Removing Toxins Starts In The Kitchen
If you’re looking to pursue optimal health but don’t know where to begin, start in the kitchen. Yep, start in the kitchen, not at the gym, not out at restaurants, and not at work. While these places are important, the one place that will have the biggest impact on...
Is Your Body Addicted to Sugar?
Do you ever joke about your sweet tooth? Maybe you like chocolate, candy bars, soda, ice cream, a pastry, whatever it is, it’s common to crave something sweet every now and then. Unfortunately, there may be more sugar in your diet than you signed up for. A strawberry...
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Looking for your next great meal that supports optimal wellness and fertility? This recipe index has you covered. My recipe philosophies center on fresh, healthy, whole food-based recipes that center around optimal wellness. Recipes are organized by meal type to help you find what you need.
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Is a Continuous Glucose Monitor the Right Choice For You?
If you like wearable tech and health, you’ll love the continuous glucose monitor (CGM). These smart devices provide real-time data on your blood glucose levels 24 hours a day. Traditionally used by those in the diabetes community, CGMs are becoming increasingly...
Is a Continuous Glucose Monitor the Right Choice For You?
If you like wearable tech and health, you’ll love the continuous glucose monitor (CGM). These smart devices provide real-time data on your blood glucose levels 24 hours a day. Traditionally used by those in the diabetes community, CGMs are becoming increasingly...
Signs and Causes of Estrogen Dominance
I can’t tell you how many times women ask me, “could it be my hormones?” Lots of times they’ve been told that everything checks out fine, that it’s just normal hormonal changes, or that the only option they have is to take the birth control pill. Well… Those things...
How to Identify Which Type of PCOS You Have (Hint: There are Four!)
Absent periods, abnormally heavy periods, acne, hair loss or hair in unwanted places, infertility, and more are all indications of a pesky problem called Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). It is a hormonal disorder based on a collection of symptoms that affects females...
10 Signs of Suboptimal Thyroid Function
Thyroid hormone is one of the most misunderstood hormones. It’s so misunderstood that as many as 60% of people who have a thyroid issue don’t even know it. Your thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ at the base of your neck. It releases thyroid hormone, which...
Intermittent Fasting and Hormones
Intermittent fasting (IF) is all the rage in the wellness world currently, and not without cause. The practice can be helpful in a myriad of health benefits such as anti-aging, weight loss, and focus and concentration. Unfortunately, there is less information on how...
What is Insulin Resistance?
The epidemic no one is talking about: insulin resistance. Did you know 1 in 3 individuals in the United States is considered prediabetic? One of the precursors to diabetes and a sign of being prediabetic is insulin resistance. In fact, insulin resistance contributes...
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