For some women, supplements can play a major role in improving quality of life during perimenopause and menopause. However, navigating all the marketing that comes with supplements can be draining. It can be hard to know what's really helpful and what's hype. So, in...
Maca is a hormone-balancing root vegetable that is said to be particularly helpful for female fertility. In addition, this root vegetable comes in various types or colors. Each color has a different nutritional composition and this can affect how they work in...
As far as common backyard weeds go, stinging nettle is a powerhouse that has a lot to offer any woman struggling with menstrual cycle irregularities (like menorrhagia aka heavy periods and cramping). Furthermore, nettle is incredibly mineral-rich, making it a good...
With a plethora of available options, choosing the best milk to support your body during menopause can be more than a little confusing. It doesn’t help that everyone has a different opinion about the benefits - and safety - of cow’s milk vs plant-based milk. But the...
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...
Although hormonal fluctuations are a natural part of the menstrual cycle, they can wreak havoc on your health and quality of life. While symptoms like mood swings, breakouts, bloating, cramps or a heavy flow, are very common, it doesn't have to be that way. You can...
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...
Apple cider vinegar (aka ACV) is one of the most popular - and some would say, most overhyped - natural remedies for various health conditions. So, not surprisingly, there are some who also believe in using apple cider vinegar for PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome). Is...
Maca is a cruciferous root that has traditionally been used in Peru to support women’s (and men's) hormones. Since it is classified as an adaptogen, maca's main benefit is that it supports our stress response system (aka the HPA axis). In addition, research suggests...
