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 …
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 …
Gut health is a popular subject in the health and wellness world right now. This is probably not the first blog you’ve read about it and also probably not going to be the last. In recent years science has started to discover just how important our guts are to our health and just how intertwined …
Many women who have irregular cycles are diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) but this is really a blanket diagnosis for what could possibly be one or more of four root causes. Really the phrase “irregular cycle” is also a blanket phrase for many different issues. It could used for someone who experiences cycles that …
Inflammation is a natural and good response in your body to trauma. It’s supposed to happen when you are injured in some way. The issue with inflammation is when it becomes chronic. When inflammation occurs, your cells are secreting pro-inflammatory cytokines that bring in our natural defense cells. These cells contribute to the breakdown of …
Ovulation is an important part in conceiving and also is an indicator of a woman’s overall health, but how do you know if your ovulating? There are lots of different methods out there for gauging ovulation like ovulation predictor kits (often referred to as opks), cervical mucus, basal body temperature, ultrasound, and progesterone testing. Well …
The thyroid is part of a larger system in your body called the endocrine system. This system includes the thyroid, pancreas, adrenals, ovaries, and the pituitary/hypothalamus. While each of these organs play their own part in our body, they are all intertwined and if something is off with one then inevitably it will affect all …