Why Your Hormones Need Protein (Especially at Breakfast)
Why Your Hormones Need Protein (Especially at Breakfast) If you’ve ever skipped breakfast or started your day with just coffee and a banana—this one’s for you. When it comes to supporting your hormones, what you eat in the morning plays a major role in how your hormones function throughout the day. And one nutrient in […]
Seed Cycling 101: What It Is, What the Science Says, and Should You Try It?
What Is Seed Cycling? Seed cycling is a nutrition-based approach that involves eating specific seeds during different phases of your menstrual cycle to support hormone balance. It’s been recommended by naturopaths, herbalists, and integrative practitioners for years—especially for symptoms like: Irregular cycles Hormonal acne PMS and mood swings Perimenopausal discomfort Infertility or PCOS symptoms The […]
How to Naturally Support Ovulation (Even If You Have Irregular Cycles)
Intro: Why Ovulation Matters More Than You Think If you’re not trying to get pregnant, you might assume ovulation isn’t all that important. But here’s the truth most women were never told: Ovulation is the main event of your menstrual cycle — and it’s essential for hormone balance, metabolism, mood, skin, sleep, and more. Whether […]
1 in 5 Indian Women Has PCOS: What a 2024 Study Reveals About Symptoms, Metabolic Risk & Hidden Hormones
The Real Face of PCOS in Indian Women: What a 2024 Landmark Study Reveals Women stand in a line to cast their votes at a polling station, in Rangareddy district, Telangana, India, on May 13, 2024. REUTERS/Almaas Masood If you’ve ever felt dismissed after bringing up irregular periods, hormonal acne, or unexplained weight gain, you’re […]
PMS Isn’t Normal—Here’s What Your Symptoms Actually Mean
Something that still gets under my skin is hearing a male colleague joke about PMS like it’s some dramatic inconvenience women just have to deal with. And truth be told—it’s not entirely their fault. (Though let’s be honest, I get just as annoyed when women speak about PMS like it’s an inevitable curse we all […]
