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Menstrual cycle tracking

Menstrual cycle tracking

Tracking the menstrual cycle is a great way to build awareness around our cyclical nature. This tracking allows us to gain insights into our own individual patterns and helps us to set realistic expectations. We can use these insights to schedule our lives...
What is PMDD and how do I know if I have it?

What is PMDD and how do I know if I have it?

What is PMDD? PMDD or Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder is severe PMS where the mental and emotional symptoms are most problematic. Symptoms typically present during the luteal phase in the second half of the cycle — the two weeks leading up to menstruation. Although...
Dr vs health coach

Dr vs health coach

When you suffer from hormonal problems like PMDD or PMS, your doctor’s stock response is likely to be to prescribe hormonal birth control or antidepressants (SSRIs) as a “treatment” for these conditions.   There are significant issues with this...
10 hormonal imbalance symptoms and why to fix them

10 hormonal imbalance symptoms and why to fix them

Are my hormones even out of balance?  Hormonal imbalance symptoms that arise when our endocrine system is not working well can be easily overlooked. Often we see these symptoms as being caused by old age, exhaustion or general poor health. We tend to disregard...
Eating for health and hormones: Exploring protein

Eating for health and hormones: Exploring protein

Confessions of a veg-curious protein addict Meat anyone? I am a self-confessed protein addict! I workout and have a fairly muscular build for a woman. Eating for health and hormones is important to me and I feel an innate drive for good quality protein. Protein...