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What if I told you that you could enjoy your favorite desserts without throwing your hormone balance off track? Seriously, it’s not just wishful thinking. As a registered dietitian who keeps a close eye on food trends, I’ve noticed a shift away from anything sweet, with sugar often labeled as the villain. Now, I’m not […]

If you want to create an exercise regimen that feels a little more intuitive and in sync with your body’s needs, cycle-syncing workouts might be for you. During the menstrual cycle, estrogen and progesterone — two hormones that play key roles in reproduction — rise and fall depending on the phases of menstrual cycle. As […]

Many health and wellness trends have become wildly popular in the last few years, focusing on specific aspects of health to create a whole sense of well-being. While not a new concept, seed cycling has become one of these popular trends among those with hormone issues (and for a good reason, too). Taking up seed […]

As women, we’re often just taught to accept our menstrual cycles for what they are, which often leaves us feeling disconnected from our bodies. However, more and more women are finding ways to be more in tune with their cycles and monthly hormonal fluctuations.   Cycle syncing is a practice that’s becoming more popular to help […]

Have you ever had a sexual fantasy only to feel ashamed about it thereafter? How about wanting to experiment with a partner (or partners, plural) but falling too shy to speak up about your needs? Despite a number of advances in sexual identity and sex positivity in contemporary American society, we still have a long […]

In an effort to advance my wellness journey, it only seemed right to experience the ultimate detox...a colonic. Have you ever reached the point in your wellness journey where you want to try something new or you feel ready to take your wellness to the next level? That’s how I felt not too long ago […]

Achieving glowing skin goes beyond serums and creams; it starts from within. In many ways, your skin reflects the foods that you eat. As such, embracing a food-first approach to skincare can help level up the health of your skin. For instance, nutrients like vitamin C can help brighten your skin and stimulate collagen production […]

Gut health impacts most aspects of our health, from hormones to breakouts. It’s understandable that we’d forget about our guts. That’s until you feel symptoms like uncomfortable bloating and ongoing digestive issues. If you’re like us, you’re always curious about crafting a more mindful approach to caring for the internal system you can’t see but […]

Snack options–they are endless and available at our fingertips. While convenient, they aren’t necessarily a perk for everyone’s stomach or nutritional needs. For many of us, certain snacks lead to uncomfortable feelings–hello, bloating after eating! The culprit might be a bag of chips, a fizzy soda, or even a seemingly innocent high-fiber granola bar. Bloating, […]

Forget a new year, new you; let’s aim for a smarter, not harder, approach to wellness. Ahead, you’ll find the foundations for a vaginal health-check—including signs that things are running smoothly… and signs that your vaginal environment has been thrown off. Plus: an OB-GYN’s tips to promote vaginal health and sexual wellness and how often […]

Have you ever wondered about the buzz surrounding detox? Let’s break it down together. Our bodies have intricate detoxification systems that are at work 24/7. The liver, kidneys,  lungs, and lymphatic system are the stars of the show, but it’s really a whole-body process. While these organs are capable of managing our body’s detoxification needs, […]

Dessert stomach may sound like a cutesy name for the oh-so-specific belly gurgle that follows a big ‘ole bowl of ice cream. Or, like a byname for the bloat that inevitably follows sweets.  Actually, dessert stomach is a term that names the phenomenon of being completely full after dinner… but moments later feeling like there […]