Category: Hormones
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Top 10 Foods To Boost your Fertility
Did you know preconception care for women (and men) should begin at least 6 months before you want to get pregnant? One of the most important things you can do for preconception care is to optimize your nutrition. Studies show that proper nutrition can help boost fertility and aid in a healthy pregnancy. What you… Read more
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What is Affecting your Period + How to Support a Healthy Flow
Ladies, let’s talk periods! PMS, PMDD, pain, bloating, headaches, fatigue, irregularity , heaving bleeding – so not fun. We all want to experience better periods, right? Then we must first address the ROOT CAUSE of your period problems. Remember, your period is a reflection of your health. Common factors that affect your period: High stress… Read more
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Energy Snack Bites Recipe
With our overwhelming busy lives from work or being a new mom, these energy snack bites are for you. I often hear from many clients that they are just too busy to eat throughout the day and they grab a coffee to boost their energy, or they are constantly feeding their baby and forget that… Read more
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Should you Take a Prenatal Vitamin Prior to Pregnancy?
There are many factors that contribute to a healthy preconception period and pregnancy, such as proper nutrition, adequate water intake, regular physical activity, and stress management. A prenatal vitamin may also be added into this regimen. Prenatal vitamins are crafted for pregnant women to ensure their daily nutrient needs/requirements are being met, although many prenatal… Read more
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The Importance of Vitamin D for your Fertility
Did you know that vitamin D receptors are found in the ovaries, uterus, placenta, testicular tissue, and sperm? This means that optimal vitamin D levels are crucial for reproductive health – for both females and males! Research shows that low levels of vitamin D are associated with the following: Reduced fertility Insulin resistance PCOS Endometriosis… Read more
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How to Make a Hormone-Balancing Smoothie + My Smoothie Recipe
It’s July! Summertime is in full effect. It’s getting hot all over the country – 100 degrees in areas like Florida, Boston & Seattle. Let’s talk smoothies. Smoothies can be really refreshing, nutrient-dense, and an easy to make meal. They’re great when it’s hot out, you want to cool down, and you don’t want something… Read more
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Calming & Refreshing Herbal Mocktail Recipe
What’s an herbal mocktail? An herbal mocktail is mocktail (non-alcoholic) infused with herbs. Mocktails are a perfect choice if you are pregnant, trying to conceive, or simply want to avoid alcohol. We know that alcohol consumption can have a serious impact on your health and research shows it can cause a number of health issues… Read more
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How To Naturally Support Your Hormones
Hormones have a profound effect on your mental, physical and emotional health. They play key roles in regulating your appetite, weight, mood, immune function, menstrual cycle, and everything in between. Unfortunately, hormonal imbalances have become increasingly common with today’s lifestyle. Common signs of hormonal imbalance include exhaustion, anxiety, irregular menses, acne, bloating, severe PMS, low… Read more