Stefani Ruper Contrary to popular belief, acne doesn’t go away once you turn 18. In fact, for many women, acne doesn’t even get started until their 20s, 30s, 40s, or even in menopause. For me, I had some acne throughout my teenager years, though it didn’t become unbearable until I was about 22 or so. What gives? … Read more
Keratosis pilaris is a very common condition. By my best estimate, at least 15% of American teenagers and adults suffer from it. Fortunately it doesn’t entail any significant health damage, but it can be a nuisance, especially if you are picky about the way that your skin looks. There are options for keratosis pilaris treatment. … Read more
I’ve been working with women who have PCOS now for more than 5 years. In this time, I’ve encountered hundreds if not thousands of specific cases. Iv’e read just about every blog, website, and article there is out there for PCOS. I’ve spent hours searching through online forums and facebook communities, learning about women’s experiences. … Read more
Hey loves, It’s episode 107! Be sure to check back every Tuesday for a new episode, and head over to iTunes or Stitcher to subscribe! To leave a review for the podcast (OR JOIN IN ON THE APPLE WARS!!) go to: https://coconutsandkettlebells.com/review. I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say! This … Read more
If you’ve done any searching on my website you have probably learned a lot about your PCOS and how to try to heal its many underlying causes and symptoms. You may have even purchased my helpful e-book, PCOS Unlocked (find it here). But I have a fear for you, my readers, that I feel its … Read more
We already know how important the gut is to the health and functioning of the body. (Find my article A Healthy Gut in 4 Steps: This Week In Paleo here) But did you know that the gut doesn’t just determine the health of our digestion or immune system but even the health of our brains … Read more
Does it get harder to lose weight the older you get? For many women who have already reached this point in their lives, the answer is an obvious YES. Yet the question still remains of why this is the case, and if it is absolutely necessary. What is the science behind it? Can you avoid … Read more
If you have PCOS, you’ve probably tried a number of things to help your health, and you probably have a number of concerns. Women with PCOS are more likely to be overweight or obese, more likely to suffer metabolic disorders and insulin-related conditions, and, alongside the extra facial hair, irregular periods, and infertility, it’s a … Read more
Estrogen dominance and probiotics are two words that don’t typically go together. Estrogen is a hormone. Probiotics are for guts. It seems that simple. But it is not. It is possible to cure your estrogen dominance with probiotics? As it turns out, you very well may be able to. Estrogen dominance (which I discuss at … Read more
Hey ladies, Welcome to episode 95, the year my most recent squeeze was born. (Is she kidding!? You’ll never know.) Be sure to check back every Tuesday for a new episode, and head over to iTunes or Stitcher to subscribe! To leave a review for the podcast (OR JOIN IN ON THE APPLE WARS!!) go … Read more