Maybe this is the first time you have heard of MTHFR or maybe you already know that you have it, either way it’s an important topic to know more about because it is absolutely linked to infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss as well as birth defects. If you haven’t heard of it or a just …
There is nothing more cringe worthy to a Fertility Practitioner than when someone asks on a fertility forum “Hey, I found xyz supplement online is it good?” It’s not because supplements are bad, it’s mostly because supplements can be so powerful and what works for one women may be the exact opposite of what another …
Acne as an adult can feel really embarrassing and frustrating. Shouldn’t we be over this by now! Unfortunately, adult acne is all too common among women. This is likely due to the everyday stresses and environmental toxins we are exposed to which affect us system wide causing hormonal imbalances and detox backup. Fortunately, there is …
I want to preface this with I am not a doctor and I am not here to tell you what to do medically or judge you for any decision you make. I am here to help inform you and I want to share pros and cons so you can make an informed decision 1. Birth …
When it comes to what you should be eating when you want to get pregnant there is a lot of conflicting information out there. Some say you have to go Keto, others say Keto is terrible for you. Some say you need to be vegan while others think that going paleo is best. I’m here …
You may have noticed this in your own cycle after something has happened to you in the past but it’s scientifically proven that trauma and stress can have a huge impact on our cycles. It’s also true that the opposite can happen; where we are in our cycles can affect how we perceive trauma or …
Now that you know all about how to tell if something is off in your cycle lets talk about how to fix it! Having a symptom free cycle is all about having well balanced hormones and a healthy gut. Balanced hormones and a healthy gut require a healthy diet and lifestyle. So let’s look at …
In the last post we talked about what could go wrong during your period. This post we’ll look at the follicular/ovulation, and luteal phases of your cycle. During the follicular phase a few things should be happening. First, your estrogen is rising along with your FSH. These hormones stimulate the ovaries to work on those …
As stated in my previous post cycle tracking 101 your menstrual cycle is like a barometer for your overall health and when something shows up there it can be traced back to something else going on in your body. It really makes a lot of sense that your body does this because if something else …
Tracking your cycle is about more than just being able to figure out when your period is coming although that is great to know. Cycle tracking gives you a window into your overall health, it can help you to conceive a baby and also avoid conception. When I was younger, I didn’t have any clue …