Healthy Hormone Balance
From puberty to menopause, the dynamic relationship between estrogen and progesterone is extremely important to a woman’s overall health. Beyond affecting reproduction, these hormones also influence bone, heart, brain and skin health. As a result, any disruption to this intricate balance can produce a wide range of symptoms in the body. Each year, millions of [...]
Redefining “Normal” Labor?
According to a new study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, U.S. women spend 2-3 hours longer in labor as compared to 50 years ago. One possible explanation for the longer labors seen today may be epidural pain relief, which can slow labor down by 40-90 minutes. Compared to women 50 years [...]
Coping with Postpartum Hair Loss
It has been about 6 months since I had my daughter, and for the past month or two, my hair has been falling out like crazy. It doesn’t help that my little girl loves to pull on my hair either. Everywhere I look; there are strands of my hair. And, it seems like we have [...]
Nutritional Support for Ovarian Cysts
Ovarian cysts are often caused by a failure of an ovarian follicle to rupture and release its egg. As a result, the follicle swells with fluid. While cysts tend to be symptom free early on, they often go on to cause excessive bleeding, painful menstrual cycles, and lower abdominal pain and distension as they continue [...]
Natural Relief for Menopausal Complaints
One of the most commonly asked questions I receive is what can help with uncomfortable menopausal complaints. Many women are seeking alternative answers to conventional hormone therapy for easing hot flashes, insomnia, mood swings, forgetfulness, and fatigue that can accompany menopause. Vitamins, minerals, herbs and other natural ingredients can be used safely and effectively for [...]








