LOVE YOUR HORMONES

My mission is to empower women to take charge of their fertility journey, be that preparing for conception, overcoming a hormone issue, or striving for the healthiest pregnancy and baby.

LEARNING CENTER

You Can Love Your Hormones.

Really. No more “hormone monstress” every month, instead feel like yourself. everyday. Start here, by diving into the latest articles, research, and guides to get you on your healthy hormone way.

Your Health & Fertility

Fertility

My Favorite Cookbooks

I was asked recently for some cookbook ideas for someone who was interested in taking charge of their health—and their hormones. So, I put together a list of my top recipe books to inspire some ideas in the kitchen and invigorate you and your appetite!

Soy: The Inside Scoop

Depending on who you ask, it is either a super-food or a poison. But the truth is, soy-based foods have been shown to improve cholesterol, prevent breast cancer, prostate cancer, decrease osteoporosis and more. But, yes, it does have some downsides as well. Here’s the breakdown.

Birth Control: Unexpected & Unwanted Surprises

There are so many reasons that women are placed on the birth-control pill., often it isn’t for contraception, but as a way to manage symptoms. Unfortunately, if you go to your doctor with any period related concern, the pill is often the only option given.

Bragging about Broccoli

Consumption of vegetables including Brassica species has been strongly associated with the reduced risk of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, cataracts and age-related functional decline. Read more and have your questions answered about goitrogens, and some other pros/cons of this broccoli family.

Normal Cycle: "You Mean... That's Not Normal?"

Do you know what is a “normal” period? My guess is you will be surprised. I talk to women all the time about their periods, and most are surprised to find that theirs isn’t “healthy”. It isn’t something that women talk about in their day to day life, but it is important for your overall health.

Endometriosis

Is Endometriosis an Autoimmune Disease?

Endometriosis has not yet been classified as an autoimmune disease but it may increase risk for autoimmune diseases. The inflammatory nature of endometriosis seems to trigger imbalance in the immune system, or the immune system imbalances seems to trigger the growth of endometriosis. We don’t know which comes first.

Endometriosis: What we Know

Endometriosis is one of the most common reproductive disorders, characterized mostly by pain. It occurs when the uterine lining grows outside of the uterus. It is thought to be a endometrial growth issue, but now we know that it is much more complicated than that.

Endometriosis & Heart Disease

Women with endometriosis, especially premenopausal women, have been shown to be three times more likely to have a heart attack, chest pain, or need treatment for blocked arteries compared to women without endometriosis. We examine what this means for women with this condition.

PCOS

5 Favorite Herbs for Lowering Testosterone

Mint, mushrooms, and more, learn about my favorite herbs for lowering testosterone in women with PCOS.

Root Cause: PCOS

PCOS is a syndrome, which is a collection of symptoms without a distinct underlying etiology known. We take a look at pituitary signalling gone wrong through LH, often due to insulin resistance.

What is PCOS?

PCOS is a set of symptoms that are caused by a hormonal imbalance, and it affects about 10 percent of women of reproductive age. Genetic and environmental factors have been found to contribute to the development of PCOS.