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As women, we can handle a lot, especially when you consider that many of us only experience a few days (during menstruation) of a flat hormonal state. While hormonal fluctuations aren’t exactly a bad thing—they’re actually necessary for your cycle—they can lead to imbalances that wreak havoc on our bodies and minds, resulting in common […]

Sure, we’re familiar with the term menstrual cycle—but how about cycle syncing? The practice involves adjusting your diet, exercise, and lifestyle habits throughout your menstrual cycle so you can feel great even before and during menstruation. Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, CLE, shares a play-by-play guide. If you menstruate, you likely know all too that for a […]

Is it possible to love your period? Thanks to HUM’s SOS PMS gummies, you can anticipate less pain and more gain with your monthly menstrual cycle. Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, CLE, shares how this PMS supplement can help relieve common PMS symptoms, promote hormonal balance, and support urinary tract health. According to the United States Office […]

PMS symptoms getting you down? Upgrade your diet for natural relief. Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, CLE, lists the best foods for PMS, covering how and why their key nutrients are effective to ease bloating, mood imbalances, and more. Did you know that an estimated 3 out of 4 women report experiencing PMS at some point in […]

Chelsey Amer, MS, RDN, CDN, details the connection between hormones and mental health. Plus: specific hormones to watch out for when it comes to imbalances and your mood. Do you ever feel sad prior to getting your period? Downright hangry if you haven’t eaten? Nervous and stressy when over-tired? It’s not your imagination—it’s your hormones. […]

Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, CLE, investigates what causes menstrual cramps and how common they are. Plus: how to experience natural relief with a list of what to eat for cramps. Cramps are an unwelcome monthly experience for many of us. An estimated 80 percent of women experience dysmenorrhea, a fancy name for period cramps. Of those […]

Curious about the different kinds of birth control? How about what you can expect from each? We asked two OB-GYNs all about the pros and cons of seven types of birth control for women. By the end of this article, we hope you’ll have a better sense of which kind may work best for you. […]

If you’re struggling to get pregnant, should you take vitex for fertility? See what studies and medical experts have to say. Whether you’re planning to get pregnant or actively TTC (trying to conceive), you may have heard about taking vitex for fertility. Vitex, aka chasteberry, is key to hormonal and reproductive health for several reasons. […]

Few foods boast as many benefits as ginger. Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, HUM’s educational specialist, breaks down the powerhouse plant and shares her favorite lemon ginger tea recipe. While certain superfoods rise and fall in popularity (think: kale or sweet potatoes), ginger is one that has stood the test of time. Originally used in ancient China […]

Balancing your hormones can be challenging, but there are ways in which you can optimize your hormone health through diet, exercise and stress management. In this article we are going to focus on nutrition as a substantial supporter on the path to hormone harmony. Carrie Gabriel, MS, RDN, clues us in on the best foods […]

Read on to learn about the benefits of chasteberry for PMS, women’s hormonal balance, and more. Plus: supplements that pack this powerful herb for major relief from PMS symptoms. There’s nothing worse than period fatigue, headaches, breast pain, and more that can arrive each month. If you’re tired of reaching for over-the-counter pain killers, there […]

Your hormones play a major role in your overall health. And, while it’s natural for them to change throughout different life stages (think: menstruation, pregnancy, menopause), if they’re off balance, it can cause a range of hormonal imbalance symptoms and even long-term health issues. If you’re experiencing hormone-related health concerns, we rounded up the best […]