Balancing hormones can be a tricky task, especially for those assigned female at birth who experience monthly hormonal cycles that impact their mood, thoughts, and physical well-being. In this article, we'll explore how to use food to balance hormones and optimize our health during the different phases of the hormonal cycle, providing tips and insight into how to live a more balanced life…
Read MoreMenopause signals the end of your menstrual cycle, and for many women, this is cause for celebration. No more fussing with pads or tampons or worrying about embarrassing menstrual cup leaks.
Even if you're prepared for more common symptoms like intense hot flashes or hormonal weight gain, it's crucial to also recognize some lesser-known changes, particularly to your vaginal and vulvar health. While these symptoms may be uncomfortable, annoying, or shocking, rest assured you and your healthcare provider can work together to relieve, prevent or manage them…
Read MoreMenopause expert, Dr. Amy Heeringa, wishes it were common practice to have a second version of “The Talk” when women hit their forties. We all know “The Talk” we get around fifth grade: blood, body hair, and birth control. But what about those changes later in life? Ideally all women would have a second “Talk” around the age of forty, says Heeringa. A candid seminar, if you will, on lube, libido, and love in later life….
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