Here’s the bottom line: Endometriosis is a treatable condition and you don’t have to use drugs or surgery to fix it Here’s how to treat endometriosis naturally without drugs… But first, let’s start with some general information. Understanding Estrogen Dominance Endometriosis is considered part of the spectrum of ‘estrogen dominance’ which is a condition of …
Why measure your basal body temperature? For starters, it’s a cheap way to assess your thyroid status (helpful for weight loss and fertility), your adrenal status (helpful to understand your energy levels), and whether or not you are ovulating (helpful for fertility purposes). You can potentially get all of this valuable information by simply checking …
There are many plagues in the world right now but I believe that one of the most sinister is that of hormone imbalance. Why? Because even small changes in your hormone levels can result in huge changes to how you are feeling. And these changes can easily be dismissed or ignored (and they often are) …
We are going to talk about the benefits of cycle syncing in just a second but first I want to ask you a question: Does it feel like no matter what type of workouts you do or what type of advice that you follow that you aren’t seeing results in the gym or with your …
Should you use the Copper IUD Over Other Forms of Birth Control? When it comes to birth control, there are MANY options available. But how do you know which one you should use? As someone who frequently manages hormones in women, my recommendation is to pick the form of birth control that impacts your sex …
Do you feel a bit confused about what types of hormones you should or shouldn’t be using? If so, this article is for you. Second only to the thyroid, I find so much misinformation out there on the internet as it relates to hormone management and hormone replacement therapy. It’s frustrating for me when I …
Have you noticed that you are growing hair on your face where you shouldn’t? Have you noticed that this increase in hair is getting worse as you get older? Believe it or not, this is actually fairly common and it has a name: Hirsutism (1). Hirsutism is the official medical name given to facial hair which …
Birth control pills are widely recommended for a variety of conditions beyond their use as a contraceptive. Many women take birth control to help ‘balance’ their hormones, stop acne, or treat menstrual irregularities. And while the pill may help with some of these conditions you always have to be aware of HOW they are working …
Adrenal fatigue is probably one of the most underappreciated and misdiagnosed conditions out there (next to the thyroid, of course!). The reason for this is simple: Most doctors don’t even believe that adrenal fatigue exists (1) as a medical condition or diagnosis. So if you want to actually be diagnosed and treated for this condition then …
There are at least 6 different types of PCOS that are recognized. Each type of PCOS has a unique cause and though there is some overlap between conditions, they are NOT all the same. Knowing the type of PCOS that you have is critical if you want to get serious about treatment. The various types …
