We know that the brain and the gut are intricately interrelated – indeed the gut is often referred to as our second brain. Exciting new developments in the arena of the gut-brain axis (GBA) – also referred to as the ‘psychobiome’ offers promise for many mental health disorders.
“Healthy menstruation occurs in a cyclical fashion, every 28-29.5 days, on the day of the new moon. In line with the Lunar cycle. “
“Rather than viewing genetics as something that determines the fate of the patient, functional medicine sees it as part of the larger whole interactive and holistic picture.”
“I’m sure you know, there is a big myth within pathology interpretation, that is the myth of perfect numbers.”
“The results for any patient are meaningless on their own, those numbers mean nothing really, it is about what those numbers speak to, reflect and how they interface with that patient that they belong to.”
Intermittent Fasting in Cycling Women: The Effects of Hormones and the Menstrual Cycle
Intermittent fasting has become popular lately, with evidence growing that shows benefits for weight management, metabolic health, longevity, and more. There have been concerns raised about the potential negative impacts of intermittent fasting on women and their reproductive cycles. This is explored within this blog.
Fertility Basics
Some women are unaware of the very basics of fertility. Fundamentals like understanding the menstrual cycle and knowing when the fertile window takes place can influence a couple’s ability to conceive. Brush up on the nuts and bolts of fertility with this blog.
Can Seed Cycling Ease Menstrual Cycle Symptoms
Many women frequently experience “period problems”, they may be painful, heavy, or irregular or they may experience PMS and fatigue at different times of their cycle. One natural support technique that is discussed in the field of functional medicine is seed cycling. This blog details what seed cycling is and how you can implement it.
Estrobolome: Gut Health and Hormones
An imbalance in estrogen can cause a variety of concerning issues including weight gain, mood swings, depressed or anxious moods, exhaustion, heavy menstrual bleeding, hair loss, fibrocystic or cancerous growth in breast tissue and in males, an overgrowth of breast tissue, erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility and prostate cancer. The gut can influence estrogen balance, this is explored inside this blog.
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