Saffron has proven benefits for depression, PMS, Alzheimer’s disease. our society is just beginning to have more meaningful conversations around removing the stigma around mental health. Its also important to start talking about the many many resources available to help. Since you’re here – It’s pretty likely you are interested in many of the natural […]
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endometriosis affects about 10% of women of reproductive age – which is humbling to think about, considering that 1 out of every 10 women you know could be suffering with this painful condition. It’s also widely misunderstood and misdiagnosed – on average it takes over 9 years for women to get diagnosed correctly. many of
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome – was once considered a gynecological condition. We now know that it’s an endocrine disorder that has an underlying metabolic condition usually associated with insulin resistance that leads to hyperinsulinemia. That means that insulin builds up in the body. This in turn leads to increased production of ovarian androgen and decreased sex
Happy Spring Equinox! 💐 There’s something magical 💫about this time of year – when the daylight ☀️ finally gets equal foothold on the night 🌌 The approach to Easter abides with hope of new life and rebirth. I have to admit I am always more inspired at the arrival of the Easter season than I
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Let’s talk about fiber and how much you’re eating in the average day. The current guidelines tell us we should be eating roughly 30g of fiber every day but most of us are nowhere near this.. With supermarket shelves packed with processed foods, and an increased reliance on take -out and fast foods, many people
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The Leafy Green Challenge is here! Struggling to get out of bed? Feeling tired and sluggish lately? Adding more greens to your diet can be just what you need to add a bit more pep to your day! One green that is great for energy levels is SPINACH (popeye anyone?) If you’ve been struggling with low
Have you recently been told that your thyroid is a bit sluggish? Maybe you’ve noticed several of the symptoms of thyroid disease? (you can find those here) If so, let’s talk about three of the top herbs and nutrients for your thyroid. Selenium Have you heard of glutathione? Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant that helps
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Thyroid issues have become more and more common and the rates of thyroid disease have skyrocketed over the past decade. Partly because we are finally getting better at recognizing thyroid symptoms and partly because our lifestyles are putting us at greater risk. Over 28 million Americans are estimated to have a thyroid problem (between 4-15%
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No doubt you’re well aware of how important a balanced diet is for staying healthy -and this includes keeping your hormones balanced. So what can you eat to prevent PMS symptoms? When it comes to reducing Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) symptoms, some foods are a lot better than others. Below, I’ve included a few categories of
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Do you feel tired and stressed more often than not? Are you noticing that you’re gaining weight easily and struggling to lose it? These can be signs that your levels of cortisol, a stress hormone, are high. Chronic stress is a big reason behind hormone imbalance and disease processes. Our bodies release stress hormones such
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