Now that we’re about four months into the year, we’re hitting that time where many women start to see a big slowdown in their progress towards the weight loss goals they set in January. If you’re staying consistent with your food and fitness choices, there may be some underlying reasons why you might be getting stuck in your weight loss...

Hormonal birth control (or “The Pill”) works by suppressing your natural hormone production. And while this can be effective for preventing pregnancy, it can have negative effects on your own hormone health. There are some situations, like severe endometriosis and dangerously heavy menstrual bleeding, that do benefit from using The Pill. Not all hormonal birth control use is unnecessary. However,...

You may have noticed recently that there was yet another big hoopla about eggs and the health “risks” associated with them. This is all thanks to a correlation-based epidemiological study that was released just in the last couple of weeks. The authors of this study argue that consuming dietary cholesterol or eggs is associated with incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality. They...

The emphasis on our physical body has never been more pronounced than it is today. Because of this, many women now root their self worth and value in their physical bodies. We’re constantly bombarded with Instagram influencers, television commercials, and even our next door neighbors telling us how we can lose weight and finally get six-pack abs. Or bragging about...

Xenoestrogens are everywhere these days. What do these common skincare ingredients mean for your health, and what can you do avoid them? When it comes to safer skincare, the options can be endless and the product labels misleading. Many women avoid making the switch in this area for this very reason. Did you know conventional chemical-laden skincare products may actually be...

Do you suffer from symptoms of low estrogen? The answer to this question might not be as obvious as you may think. If you’re in your 20’s, 30’s, or even 40’s, you might think that there’s no way you could have low estrogen. But low estrogen isn’t just reserved for women going through menopause. Low levels of this critical sex...

Did you know that drinking tea can directly improve the health of your gut? Keep reading to find out more about this simple strategy to improve your gut health! Gut health is a hot topic today in the holistic wellness community. There’s currently more information than ever showing that the health of our gut really does affect the health of...

Did you know there’s a link between the health of our gut and intense, strenuous exercise? We all know that exercise is good for us. Whether we enjoy exercising or not, we can at least all agree that it’s a health-promoting activity. It gets us moving from our sedentary jobs and increases our heart rate to release endorphins. Our bodies...

The emergence of the Health at Every Size and Body Positivity movement has drastically changed how our culture relates to and approves of body types outside the traditional norms. It’s also made us question the age-old belief that it’s unhealthy to be fat. Gone are the days of the stick thin supermodel being our gold-standard for what’s “acceptable.” (Who came...

Is keto safe for pregnancy? You’re about to find out! It seems like everywhere you look, women of all ages are on the ketogenic diet. Maybe it’s your co-worker who’s eating low carb to help her lose weight. Or your sister-in-law who wanted to try keto to increase her gains in the gym. No matter the reason, the ketogenic diet...