Menstrual Spotting and What it Means

Spotting that occurs at different times of the menstrual cycle can be confusing.  As a general rule, spotting can occur any time there is a drop in hormone levels and

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Changes in Blood Sugar Across the Menstrual Cycle

The menstrual cycle is a complex interplay of hormones and physiological changes that women experience each month. Beyond its impact on reproductive health, the menstrual cycle also influences various aspects

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Root Causes of Period Pain

Falling pregnant with my baby boy marked the end of my journey with painful periods. I was one of the lucky women whose period pain simply didn’t return after birth.

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How to Fast with the Menstrual Cycle

Women’s bodies undergo unique hormonal fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle. Tailoring intermittent fasting to align with the menstrual cycle/infradian rhythm may help reduce the negative consequences of intermittent fasting on

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Intermittent Fasting vs Time-Restricted Eating for Women

If you are familiar with the women’s health space, you will know that intermittent fasting is generally not advised for women of reproductive age. This is because the vast majority

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Blood Sugar Balance for Hormone Health

Blood sugar is one of the main root cause of hormone imbalance. Both high blood sugar and low blood sugar can cause hormone imbalances and disturbances in the menstrual cycle.

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Fertility awareness method as a method of birth control

Fertility charting is a natural and effective way to prevent pregnancy by tracking menstrual cycles and identifying the fertile window when ovulation occurs. However, it requires dedication, patience, and education

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Fertility awareness method for improved conception rates

An accurate understanding of the fertile window and timing of ovulation is critical in helping couples time sexual intercourse correctly and improve chances of pregnancy. Fertility charting can greatly reduce

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Changes in Digestion Across the Menstrual Cycle

Many years ago when I was working part time as a dental hygienist, I noticed a huge difference in my bowel regularity compared to my husband. I simply could not

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What is Seed Cycling? and does it work to balance hormones?

I wouldn’t be a hormone health food blogger if I didn’t write an article on seed cycling. Seed cycling is very popular in the hormone space, but there are still

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Intermittent Fasting for Women of Reproductive Age

Benefits of Intermittent fasting Intermittent fasting has grown in popularity over recent years and for good reason. Intermittent fasting boasts some pretty impressive health benefits. These aren’t just claims by

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5 Root Causes of Hormonal Imbalance

When it comes to hormone imbalance, estrogen and progesterone are the first hormones that come to mind. Both these hormones are very closely linked with the nervous system and are

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Vegan Chocolate Beetroot Adzuki Bean Brownies with Hemp

I have been meaning to create the most “period friendly” chocolate brownie I could for a while now. The inspiration for this recipe came from me thinking about how I

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Understanding the Menstrual Cycle

As I dive deeper into the hormone space, I want to write more and more articles around hormone health and balancing,  but it is hard to do so when there

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