Spotting that occurs at different times of the menstrual cycle can be confusing. As a general rule, spotting can occur any time there is a drop in hormone levels and
Of all the hormone-related topics that I have tried to understand, estrogen dominance has been one of the most confusing. The misconception for me was that if you have “estrogen
Around the peri-menopausal transition, many women are surprised to find out they are dealing with increased weight gain, high cholesterol levels, metabolic syndrome and gall bladder stones. The majority of
Cervical mucus plays a vital role in fertility as it helps to transport sperm through the reproductive tract to the fallopian tubes, where fertilisation can occur, in fact, pregnancy can
Cervical mucus is a secretion produced by the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. It plays a crucial role in fertility and
Many years ago when I was working part time as a dental hygienist, I noticed a huge difference in my bowel regularity compared to my husband. I simply could not
This was by far my most popular recipe on Instagram. It is not really my recipe, there are hundreds of similar recipes on the internet. I actually remember first seeing
Flaxseeds or linseeds (they are pretty much the same thing) are one of the most well-known foods for promoting hormone balance, especially estrogen balance. Flaxseeds contain an impressive array of
When it comes to hormone imbalance, estrogen and progesterone are the first hormones that come to mind. Both these hormones are very closely linked with the nervous system and are
Turmeric has gained very wide popularity in recent years and for good reason. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory that has been shown to be similarly effective with some painkillers in
To recap, the follicular phase is the first part of the menstrual cycle starting on day one which is the first day of the period and leading up to ovulation.
As I dive deeper into the hormone space, I want to write more and more articles around hormone health and balancing, but it is hard to do so when there
As you can likely tell by many of the recipes on my blog, I love my soy foods and tofu! But I wasn’t always like this. At the beginning of
but when it comes to raising low estrogen for women in reproductive years (not postmenopausal women) they can only help once the root cause of low estrogen is addressed. In most cases the root cause involves; not eating enough, exercising too much and excessive stress. Addressing these issues is what brings about real change, and only after these problems are rectified is it ok to lean on these foods for extra support.
This article is written for young women of reproductive age, not women in peri menopause. I was in my early 20s when I was struggling with severely low estrogen, the
Carbohydrates are essentially energy giving foods. Although the body can convert fats and proteins into energy, carbohydrates (which are broken down into glucose) are our bodies first choice for energy