Did you know that our homes and other inside living spaces (like our offices) contain 3-5 times more pollutants inside then outside them? Yikes, and this is where we spend the majority of our time.
This is due to the fact that we track chemicals in through our shoes from the outside - if we don’t remove them right away, chemicals and pollutants are spread by our shoes throughout our interior living space.
Read MoreOne of the reasons that yeast infections occur in women is because we might be producing too much estrogen in our bodies. In fact, estrogen dominance is one of the main reasons for chronic yeast infections. This could be due to taking hormonal birth control (like the Pill), pregnancy, or hormone replacement therapy.
Read MoreAntioxidants are just that: they fight (anti) oxidation.
The chemical process of oxidation can be thought of as similar to rusting metal. A molecule loses electrons and creates the infamous free radicals. Oxidation is also the reason why apples, bananas, and avocados go brown when the skin is broken, and they're exposed to air - they're getting oxidized.
Read MoreIf you’re trying to conceive, having a robust endometrial lining is the key to successful implantation and a healthy pregnancy. One of the ways to determine if you may be having an issue with a thin endometrial lining impacting your fertility is determining whether you may be having too light of a light period or not. If you think you might fall into this category, read on because this could be a reason if you are experiencing fertility issues. In this article, I’ll go over how our periods are a key sign of the health of our uterine lining and what you can do to improve your light periods and improve your fertility.
Read MoreIn last week’s blog, we went over a connection that most women have never been told about - that your tummy troubles can be the cause of your hormone and fertility issues. If you haven’t had a chance to read it yet, click here. In that article, we briefly went over how certain digestive complaints are a tell-tale sign that we have leaky gut and also how leaky gut can be harmful to your hormones and your fertility.
Read MoreCan your digestive complaints be affecting your fertility?
The short answer to this question is a big YES! In my practice, when a woman comes in to improve her fertility and is having digestive complaints, this is one of the first places we look at improving. Because when digestion is off, it is a red flag that fertility is not optimal. Our digestive system is a marker of our overall health, and the way it functions can either contribute to creating an environment of a strong body or one of poor health.
