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Hormones regulate everything from mood to metabolism to reproductive health. What many don’t realize is that nutrition plays a powerful role in supporting hormone balance, especially for women navigating menstrual cycles, pregnancy, or menopause. Your body needs specific nutrients to produce hormones and keep them in balance. For example: Healthy fats (like omega-3s in avocados,…
On average, a woman’s period lasts four or five days and causes only minor discomfort and inconvenience. However, some women have periods lasting much longer – up to 14 days – that may be irregular, no longer following a 21- to 35-day cycle. What’s more, menstrual flow can be so heavy that a pad or…

Behind every successful child is a mother who never gave up. Happy Mother’s Day!
A couple of decades ago, many women would turn to hormones to treat the common symptoms of menopause. It seemed so simple until a 2002 study conducted by the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) revealed something concerning. The study focused on the long-term effects of estrogen therapy and came back with some troubling results. They found…

Menopause is a natural, gradual process that typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. It marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years and is caused by a decline in the production of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. The most common symptom of menopause is hot flashes, but many women also experience other…

Gestational Diabetes: Symptoms, Screening, and Pregnancy Care Tips Gestational diabetes is diabetes that develops during pregnancy. It affects how the body uses sugar and can lead to higher blood sugar levels. While the diagnosis can feel overwhelming at first, gestational diabetes can often be managed with the right monitoring, nutrition guidance, activity, and prenatal care….