Stress is not the public enemy number one it is often made out to be. Short bursts of stress can actually be helpful; the problem is the rise of long-term chronic stress, which wreaks havoc on our hormones. Naturopath and clinical nutritionist, Ema Taylor, shares her tips for calming your nervous system and nurturing your hormone health.
There is a growing distrust of hormonal contraception as women struggle with a long list of side effects. But what are the alternatives? Naturopath and fertility expert Ema Taylor is advocating for evidence-based, non-hormonal contraception. Here, she reveals how you can use the Fertility Awareness Method to prevent pregnancies or conceive successfully.
What began as one woman’s mission to share her health journey in the name of helping others is now a thriving multi-million-dollar business. But beyond the celebrity status and best-selling books, Jessica Sepel has remained true to her mission of helping others reach their health nirvana. Now, the nutritionist has answered the calls of her community and released a new supplement to add to her growing range: Hair + Libido.
Feeling moody? Sore boobs? Skin breaking out? The three main sex hormones created by the ovaries — oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone — are most likely to blame. Discover what your sex hormones do, how they do it and ways you can keep them balanced.
What’s your experience with contraception? Chances are at some point you have been on a form of hormonal birth control such as the pill. Times are changing, with women increasingly choosing to opt for non-hormonal methods.
Do you experience PMS symptoms like headaches, sore breasts, puffiness, acne, constipation or cravings? It’s time to pipe down and listen to your body — it’s smarter than you give it credit for.
It’s normal for hormones to rise and fall throughout your menstrual cycle. If this delicate dance is hindered in any way, you might experience anxiety, irregular periods, weight gain, fatigue and more.
