Here are five tips to improve hormonal acne, naturally, compiled by a functional medicine dietician and nutritionist: 1. Ensure You’re Ovulating: Regardless of when acne occurs, the first step is to...
Hormonal fluctuations are a natural part of our cycles but if the levels of estrogen and progesterone are off, it can play a role in hormonal acne. Ideally, during the...
The best test for hormonal acne is the DUTCH Complete which will assess DHEA, androgens, estrogen metabolism, progesterone levels, and cortisol. If that’s not a viable option for you, speak...
Adult acne affects 45% of women ages 21-30 and 26% of women ages 31-40. While there are causes beyond hormones, like inflammatory acne and topical irritants, in this article, we’re...
GET GOOGLING! At this point, we likely wouldn’t eat at a restaurant without consulting the trifecta of Google, Yelp, and Open Table, so why should our healthcare be any different?...
Want to learn more about breast cancer? Check out these resources! GENERAL BREAST CANCER RESOURCES American Cancer Society's Breast Cancer Risk and Prevention Guide: An in-depth look at the various...
Obviously, if you’re on hormonal birth control and want to get pregnant, you’ll need to discontinue (whether that means that you stop taking the pill or get your IUD removed)....
Definition: A registered dietitian (RD)/registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) is a food and nutrition expert that can work in a variety of settings. Specialty: RDs/RDNs can work in hospitals, wellness programs,...
Stress directly impacts hormone balance and fertility and can be a roadblock to conception. When we’re in a state of chronic stress, the body's main focus is survival... definitely not...
Nutrition is imperative for fertility and preconception for so many reasons. For one, our hormones are made from nutrients we get from food. And there are specific nutrients needed for...
To set a strong nutrition foundation to fuel your body, start by prioritizing whole, minimally-processed foods and opt for variety. Balance each meal with: Quality Protein: chicken, eggs, beef, pork,...
We're breaking down the four types of PCOS and their associated symptoms: TYPE A Criteria: Hyperandrogenism (excess androgens) Anovulation/irregular periods Polycystic ovaries Signs & Symptoms: Increased BMI Weight Increase High...
Want to learn more about ovarian cancer? Check out these resources! GENERAL OVARIAN CANCER RESOURCES Gynecologic Cancer Symptom Diary: The CDC created this handy symptom diary that you can utilize...
If you are experiencing the symptoms of PCOS, make sure that you see your health provider to be properly and thoroughly evaluated; if you have PCOS, they can help you...
Below are some examples of hormone-balancing foods that would be great to incorporate into your diet. Keep this list handy and take it with you the next time you're at...
