Cycle & Hormones Articles

As far as natural remedies for hot flashes go, peppermint oil is one you shouldn’t overlook. Not only is peppermint essential oil known for being cooling, but it’s also anti-inflammatory.  And those are two things you want in any hot flash remedy. In this...

Whether you're in perimenopause or menopause, hot flashes can be one of the most uncomfortable and frustrating symptoms. The sudden surges of heat and sweating can disrupt the simplest daily tasks, leaving you feeling drained and overwhelmed. And even though hot...

Of all the symptoms that come with menopause, mood swings - ranging from anxiety, irritability, sadness or profound anger - can be particularly troublesome.  Not only are these symptoms emotionally draining and destabilizing, but they often take a toll on close...

Classified as a nervine - i.e. an herb that calms the nervous system - chamomile has traditionally been used to induce relaxation and improve insomnia. In addition, various studies - with women in postpartum, cardiac patients, children and the elderly - also suggest...

A sore throat can strike at any time of the year, for a multitude of reasons. When that happens, it helps to be prepared with an at-home remedy like peppermint. The benefits of this plant are truly impressive: it’s a pain reliever, anti-inflammatory, antiviral,...

If there’s one herb that herbalists have relied on for quick relief from bleeding, it’s yarrow. This herb has been used for external wounds, internal wounds (such as ulcers in the GI tract) and yes, heavy menstrual bleeding.  In fact, yarrow’s ability to curb...

Although exercise is often looked at as a pathway to a slimmer body, science shows that it does so much more. Exercise - and really, all movement - supports the entire body at the physical, mental and emotional level. Most of these positive benefits come from the fact...

Although bloating can occur for multiple reasons - such as stress or hormonal imbalance - in some cases, it can be due to hypokalemia aka low potassium. Potassium is a nutrient that affects the digestive system in multiple ways, especially when it comes to muscle...

Let’s face it. While it is possible to support your hormones naturally, there is no magical, overnight fix. If there was, you probably wouldn’t be here reading this (and whomever owned that magical fix would be a gajillionaire by now!).  The truth is that...