If you need help with hormones or periods, you’re in the right place. This site explores women’s health topics, such as immune treatment for endometriosis and the 4 types of PCOS. You’ll also find information about natural treatments, including iodine for breast pain, progesterone for heavy periods, and some of the best natural anti-androgen supplements for facial hair and acne.
You can read an essay about body literacy and learn about alternatives to hormonal birth control, including the pros and cons of the copper IUD (Paragard).
For more information, check out my books Period Repair Manual, Hormone Repair Manual, and Metabolism Repair for Women. Plus, my podcast for “everything women’s health in under 15 minutes.”
Recent Articles
Does Birth Control Cause Weight Gain?
Can hormonal birth control lead to weight gain or negatively impact metabolic health? If so, which types are most likely to do so?
The first thing to understand is that natural ovarian hormones (estradiol and progesterone) promote subcutaneous fat while reducing visceral fat. This is beneficial because visceral fat is linked to insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction. However, most hormonal birth control methods suppress these natural hormones.
The Power of Magnesium in Perimenopause: Natural Relief for Sleep and Hormones
In women’s health, magnesium is the “Swiss Army knife” of nutrients—beneficial for everything from period pain to PCOS and PMS. It’s also a powerhouse for perimenopause, and here’s why.