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The menstrual cycle and hormones play an important role in women’s health. Hormones are commonly associated to menstruation, pregnancy and menopause, however, female hormones impact women’s bone health, cognitive health, nutrient absorptions, strength and much much more. Learn how your hormones change throughout your menstrual cycle and the effects they have on your body and mind.

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Happy Hormones: What are They and How to Boost Them

Happy Hormones: What are They and How to Boost Them

What Are Happy Hormones? Happy hormones, our body's feel-good messengers, are key players in managing our mood and overall sense of happiness. These include serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin, and endorphins. Together, these hormones work behind the scenes to keep our spirits high, reduce stress, and promote emotional well-being. Dopamine Dopamine, also

Hormone Disruptors: Is Your Skincare Disrupting Your Hormones?

Hormone Disruptors: Is Your Skincare Disrupting Your Hormones?

Introduction Most of us use cosmetic products on a daily basis, but are these disrupting our hormones? Many products we use daily contain ingredients that might be harming our health - that can include moisturizers, serums, toothpaste, deodorants, fragrances, nail polish, make up, hairspray, and so on. The skin is

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Importance of Vitamin D for Female Hormones

If you live in a country that doesn't get much sunlight at certain times of the year, you will have heard health professionals say that it's always recommended to take a Vitamin D supplement. With winter on its way and days feeling shorter and darker every day, we believed it

Estrogen Detox: How to Flush Out Excess Estrogen

Estrogen Detox: How to Flush Out Excess Estrogen

High estrogen levels, a condition often referred to as estrogen dominance, can significantly impact a woman's health, manifesting in a variety of physical and emotional symptoms. This article will help you understand high estrogen, its associated symptoms, and effective strategies to help you naturally flush out excess estrogen. Summary of

How to increase energy levels during the Luteal phase

How to increase energy levels during the Luteal phase

The luteal phase starts post-ovulation and ends when menstruation starts. This phase of the menstrual cycle is often characterized by several symptoms, such as mood fluctuations, cravings, higher basal body temperature, and a dip in energy levels, to name a few. However, there are strategies you can put in place

How does Alcohol impact Women’s Hormones?

How does Alcohol impact Women’s Hormones?

We all know that alcohol is not the healthiest thing for our bodies. Not only can it lead to liver and heart disease when consumed excessively, but moderate consumption can increase anxiety, sleep disturbances, heart palpitation, and weight gain. I’ve certainly started noticing an increase in anxiety (hangxiety) every

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Your Plan for Holistic Hormonal Wellness

A suite of downloadable content for your holistic health and wellness, sent directly to your inbox at the start of each phase of your menstrual cycle: Menstruation, Late Follicular, Mid Luteal, and Late Luteal Phase.

Understanding Hormonal Imbalances in PCOS

When you are starting on your personal journey with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), there's one crucial aspect that you can't overlook: hormonal balance. Our bodies are interconnected systems, and understanding the profound influence of hormonal imbalances on our PCOS symptoms can be a game-changer. So, let's explore the impact of

PCOS: How to Build Your Own PCOS Management Plan

PCOS: How to Build Your Own PCOS Management Plan

Everything you need to know about PCOS management and guide you through building your own PCOS management plan.

Does the menstrual cycle impact women's muscle strength performance in resistance training? Research Review

Does the menstrual cycle impact women's muscle strength performance in resistance training? Research Review

The menstrual cycle is a complex physiological process that impacts various areas and aspects of a woman’s life. From energy and mood fluctuations to body temperature and even the way, the body absorbs nutrients. But what about muscle strength and training adaptation? There have been a number of research

Shift Work and Women's Health: Impact and Effective Strategies for Mitigation

Shift Work and Women's Health: Impact and Effective Strategies for Mitigation

Shift work requires employees to work irregular hours such as nights, early mornings, and often in rotating shifts - which can have adverse repercussions for women's health making them at higher risk of developing a range of health issues, including sleep disturbances, gastrointestinal problems, cardiovascular disease, and mental health disorders

Menstrual Cycle and different phases. Helping you achieve menstrual cycle literacy

Menstrual Cycle Literacy: What Is It and Why Is It Necessary

The more I've learned about the menstrual cycle and its significance for women's well-being, the better I've understood my own body, its changes, and its needs. Let's start by exploring the concept of menstrual cycle literacy.

Hormonal Acne Guide - Types, Causes, Treatment & more

Hormonal Acne Guide - Types, Causes, Treatment & more

Acne is a skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and hormonal acne is a particular type that is prevalent among teenagers and young adults. In this guide, we will explore the types, causes, and treatment options for hormonal acne.

Blood sugar levels and the menstrual cycle

Menstrual Cycle and Blood Sugar Levels: Does the Menstrual Cycle Affect Glucose Levels?

Understanding the Relationship Between Menstrual Cycle and Blood Sugar

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Follicular Phase: What It Is and How it Impacts You

Follicular phase is one of the four phases of the menstrual cycle, it starts with your period and ends when you ovulate.

Phases of the menstrual cycle

Video: Phases of The Menstrual Cycle Explained

In this video, Dr Natalie Brown explains the different phases of the menstrual cycle and the symptoms associated with them.

Hormone Imbalance in Women - What You Need to Know

Hormone Imbalance in Women - What You Need to Know

Hormones are extremely important signals and even a slight shift can have a significant effect on your body.

Struggling With PMS? Here is How to Ease Your Symptoms

Struggling With PMS? Here is How to Ease Your Symptoms

You have probably heard of PMS and if you menstruate you have probably also experienced it. But what is it and how can we ease the symptoms?

Luteal Phase - What It Is and How It Impacts You

Luteal Phase - What It Is and How It Impacts You

Luteal phase is one of the four phases of the menstrual cycle and starts on the second half of your cycle, after ovulation and ends when your next period starts.

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How Do Hormones Affect Our Sleep

When was the last time you felt refreshed, focussed, well-rested, and ready to tackle the day? If those days are a thing of the past, then you could be affected by sleeplessness. Good sleep is the key player in good health and well-being throughout our life. Studies conducted by the

Hunger Hormone Ghrelin - What Is It and How Can You Control It?

Hunger Hormone Ghrelin - What Is It and How Can You Control It?

Trying hard to reduce weight, but can’t curb your hunger? It is all part of the work of Ghrelin, better known as the hunger hormone. Research shows that a large percentage of people who reduce weight by undergoing a diet can regain weight in just one year. This is

How Cortisol Affects Women’s Health and the Menstrual Cycle

How Cortisol Affects Women’s Health and the Menstrual Cycle

Stress is something that each and every one of us faces almost on a daily basis, mostly fuelled by our work or personal circumstances. In this article, we shall uncover the basics of understanding the stress hormone - cortisol, its effects and defects on your cycle, and how to control it.

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Hormones Featured

The Menstrual Cycle - Phases, Hormones and Their Functions

Learn everything you need to know about your menstrual cycle. Understanding it is essential as it impacts every aspect of your well-being.