Despite what Midol commercials might have told you since you got your first period, menstrual cramps are not the norm when it comes to an ideal cycle. Yep, you heard us right. Painful cramping does NOT have to be part of your monthly cycle. Why Your Period is Painful Let’s start at the beginning. Every… Read More
Glyphosate, chlorine, fragrances and a surplus of other toxic chemicals all up in your lady parts? Thanks, but NO THANKS. Believe it or not, we actually have to worry about finding non-toxic period products because a feminine hygiene routine can be a big contributor to our bodies’ chemical exposure. Think about it: We wear various… Read More
There’s recently been a cultural shift in how we talk about women’s “personal” issues. Where there once was whispering and under-the-table discussion about periods, PMS, and menstrual cups, there’s now prominent celebrities discussing bleeding, breast tenderness, and mood swings on social media. Women are becoming open books in popular culture—but when they start talking about… Read More
When you’re suffering from hormonal imbalance, it can seem like you’ll never get out of the aggravating cycle of breast tenderness, mood swings, heavy bleeding, and clotting. And while supplements can do amazing work, why wouldn’t you want to tackle this problem through your nutrition as well? Seed cycling or seed rotation, is a food-based… Read More
We’ve spent the last few weeks talking about what parts estrogen, progesterone and testosterone play in the story of your hormonal health. Individually, they can appear to be both villains and heroes, disrupting our bodies’ natural systems and convoluting symptoms. But together, these hormones make women unique and beautifully made. Here’s how. All our hormones… Read More