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Anxiety, bloating, constipation, back pain, crying for no reason, turning to food for comfort - yes, the symptoms of PMS (premenstrual syndrome) are so relatable for many women. For a lot of us females, PMS comes and goes, lasting for no longer than a few days before...
Heavy periods can be frightening as well as frustrating. No one wants to feel like their insides are falling out (YIKES) or be pinned to the couch because of debilitating period pain! Luckily, there are effective natural solutions to address abnormally heavy menstrual...
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...
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...
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...
Did you grow up to the sterile smell of bleach too or was that just me? Bleach got thrown on everything that was white, not just the laundry. It was the cure-all for any and every mess. Nowadays, most of us have put bleach aside for more family-friendly cleaning...
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 (IF) is all the rage in the wellness world currently, and not without cause. The practice can be helpful for a myriad of health benefits, such as anti-aging, weight loss, and focus and concentration. Unfortunately, there is less information on how...
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...
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”...
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dr. mandy patterson, ND, fertility practitioner, & speaker
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