hormones

Discover delicious snacks that can help regulate hormones and support overall well-being. From nutrient-dense seeds to fruits, this article explores why each snack is beneficial for hormone balance. You’ve got hormones—lots of them. Your endocrine, or hormonal, system is complex, hosting at least 50 hormones that affect everything from blood sugar balance, to fertility, energy […]

Is it okay or actually “bad” to have sex on your period? Are there any benefits of period sex? Will it inevitably be messy? Doctors separate fact from fiction on all things related to having sex during your period. If you menstruate, you know a thing or two about periods—including that they can be pesky […]

Meet ghrelin and leptin, two hunger hormones that play a role in food cravings, weight, and beyond. Discover what each is exactly and how to tell if they’re imbalanced. Plus: tips to support healthy levels of both. When you hear “hormones,” your brain might immediately jump to your period, or maybe melatonin. BTW, hormones are […]

We put Fan Club, HUM’s first supplement for the management of menopause symptoms, to the test during a double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. Spoiler alert: The results are really strong. The impact that menopause can have on daily life is often overlooked and women have few options to help them manage perimenopause and menopause symptoms.  To […]

Did you know zinc can help clear up skin, strengthen hair, and support your immune system? Samaria Granberry, MS, RDN, LDN, a registered dietitian at HUM, breaks down all the zinc benefits to know. When you hear the word “zinc,” you might automatically think of the opaque white mineral sunscreen you slather on before hitting […]

Did you know there’s a link between birth control and vitamin deficiency? Turns out, the Pill can affect your body’s ability to absorb nutrients, which can lead to changes in mood, energy levels, neurological functions. Experts break down everything you need to know. Birth control pills are a convenient and easy way to prevent pregnancy […]

When people talk about hormones, it’s often in relation to how they affect things like mood and energy levels, PMS symptoms, libido, and metabolism. But the truth is, these vital chemical messengers can have a profound effect on your skin, too. If you’ve ever dealt with hormonal acne you’re probably well aware of this, but […]

Perimenopause can be a confusing time with uncomfortable symptoms, but you don’t have to just grin and bear it. Adopt a perimenopause diet to help to ease symptoms with these foods. Perimenopause is something that isn’t commonly talked about (but should be). And yet, the symptoms—insomnia, hot flashes, mood changes—can be life-altering. Many women in […]

Adaptogens are having a moment and they’re here to stay. The powerful plants are standouts for helping with everything from stress, energy, brain fog, and more. Often, you hear adaptogens mentioned as a way to balance the body and adapt to life’s stressors. And they do! But while they share some things in common, the […]

Here, an OB-GYN details the causes of vaginal dryness. Plus: what to do to maintain a healthy vaginal environment with adequate moisture and lubrication. We’ve previously investigated if vaginal discharge is normal. Spoiler alert: In most cases, rest assured that it’s perfectly healthy. Yet on the flip side, there’s another aspect of gynecological health you […]

Shavonne Morrison, MS, RD, LD, addresses questions related to pregnancy, prenatal vitamins, and hair growth. If you’re on a mission to grow thicker, longer hair, or have experienced some hair loss, you might have heard of a variety of solutions, including prenatal vitamins. But wait, do prenatal vitamins make your hair grow? Before you take […]

Chelsey Amer, MS, RDN, CDN, discusses how your nutritional needs change over time. Plus: expert insights on evolving dietary requirements and nutritional needs by age group. Nutrition isn’t constant. As much as it would be great to find a pattern of eating that works for you and stick to it, the truth is that your […]