Cellulite is a very natural part of the female body! Female hormones cause layers of the skin to fold differently over fatty tissue than male hormones do. This causes the majority of women to have cellulite. Period. End of story. Even women who are incredibly thin have cellulite on their tiny little fat deposits. Cellulite … Read more
Did you know that you have to do more than just eat well to promote hormonal balance? Of course, diet is 90% of the struggle and that struggle is REAL. But it’s also important to take a look at the products you use everyday- from cans to bottle to body care products. Sometimes hormone disrupters … Read more
If you suffer from hormonal acne, you are not alone. Up to 23% of adult women experience acne! This number is nearly twice that of men. Why do women suffer acne twice as much as men do? Because of hormones. Now there are many different factors that affect acne. Inflammation is very important. Gut health … Read more
There are many different problems that can cause women to stop menstruating. In rare cases amenorrhea comes from genetic defects and physical abnormalities. These cases usually require medical intervention. More commonly, women stop menstruating due to conditions like PCOS or hypothalamic amenorrhea, both of which are highly influenced by (and overcome with) diet and lifestyle … Read more
Folate vs Folic Acid: Did you know that folic acid and folate are not the same thing? Folic acid and folate are in fact quite different. This is important information for everybody, but it is especially important for pregnant women. It can actually be quite dangerous for you to supplement with folic acid while pregnant. … Read more
The paleo diet is famous for being a great way to lose weight. The internet is full of miraculous success stories and inspiring Before and After photos. But what happens when you go paleo and… nothing happens? Or you lose weight for a little while… and then you stop? After doing research and working with … Read more
Hi friends! I’m back again with another “This Week in Paleo”. In this post, we are talking about THE GUT. The gut has been an important topic in recent times in the paleo community, because the gut LITERALLY impacts everything in the body and is deeply connected to health. Why? Because when the gut is … Read more
Low-carbohydrate diets are super popular right now, especially among paleo dieters. This isn’t without reason. Low-carbohydrate diets can be therapeutic. They often help people with diabetes manage their blood sugar levels. People who suffer from certain types of cancer, chronic migraines,and chronic infections also often benefit from going low carb. Yet low-carbohydrate diets can cause … Read more
Most women treat PCOS with medication. Usually they do so with birth control pills or with blood sugar regulating meds. However, neither of these options ever solve PCOS. Drugs may cover up symptoms of PCOS in the short-term, but they are completely ineffective for long-term healing. But there is one secret key to effective change. … Read more
Hypothalamic amenorrhea is the technical name for when the hypothalamus stops sending “go ahead and reproduce!” signals to the pituitary gland. This problem results in infertility, loss of the menstrual cycle, low libido, and many other disruptive symptoms. A staggering 10% of American women suffer from hypothalamic amenorrhea at some point in their lives. What … Read more