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18 Signs of Iron Overload (and what tests you’ll want to take)

While you’ve probably heard of anemia or low iron levels, talk about hereditary hemochromatosis or milder forms of iron overload is not nearly as common. Hereditary hemochromatosis is a disease in which your genes allow your body to absorb more iron from your food than normal. The typical healthy person absorbs approximately 10% of the…

What I wish your doctor told you about hormone imbalance

When I talk to ladies from around the world and hear their stories about the hormone imbalance issues they’re facing, I’m always surprised to hear that either their doctor or endocrinologist never asked (or told them) about the raw materials that their body needs to make hormones and how to support overcoming hormone imbalance with food! Doesn’t it…

Estrogen dominance: the hormonal imbalance that causes edema, weight gain, infertility, low thyroid, varicose veins and more!

Do you have symptoms of estrogen dominance? Such as… -Weight gain -Edema -Infertility -Varicose veins -Mood swings and depression around cycle time -Breast tenderness -Variations or skipped cycles -Vaginal dryness or itchiness -Excessive or scanty blood flow during periods -Cyclic insomnia, night sweats and fatigue -Breast cancer, benign breast disease, and pre-cancerous conditions I think…

The Nutrient Deficiency that can cause Hypothyroidism and Weight Gain

Do you have symptoms of hypothyroidism? This includes: Inability to lose weight Edema Dry skin Sluggish, lack of initiative Chronic constipation Poor digestion SAD Seasonal affectiveness disorder Easily fatigued, sleepy Poor circulation Cold hands and feet Hair loss Waking body temperature of under 97.8 degrees Hormonal imbalance High cholesterol If you’re dealing with these symptoms of…

Think there’s NOTHING you can do about varicose veins? Think again!

There is a stigma going around that there is “nothing” you can do for varicose veins. If your mom had them, then they’re engraved in your DNA and you’re essentially “stuck”. But I’m not buying it. I mean– our bodies can CREATE and grow babies, but they can’t repair vein valves—really? In order to understand…

Why your ancestors were fertile… but you aren’t.

Are you less fertile than your ancestors? And, is it really infertility, or could it possibly be a dietary insufficiency? Read on to find out my take on the nutritional factors (not medical) for infertility. With an abundance of “healthy” food, medicine, and healthcare available, shouldn’t fertility be on the rise? There are a lot…

Why I say ‘NO’ to an annual pap test

How often do you get a pap test? If you’re getting one every year, you may be over-testing if you are not at high risk. You see, even the American Cancer Society admits that annual testing via a pap test is OVER-TESTING, and offers little benefit (if any at all). But there are harms to screening more…

Why I won’t get a Mammogram

I’ve never had a mammogram, and today I’m going to tell you why I intend to keep it that way. As much as Western medicine considers mammograms “life saving” and perpetuates that you would have to be “dumb” or “stupid” not to get one, I disagree. I’m going to challenge that with realistic downsides and…

The Real Truth about Birth Control Pills that NO ONE Talks About!

Do you feel like you have been scammed by the birth control pill? I sure do. Thinking back to my teens, I can’t really remember going to the doctor and not hearing that the birth control pill was the answer to my problems. It was so routine: make an appointment, tell the doctor “symptoms” of hormonal…

10 Steps to Kissing PMS & Hormonal Imbalance Goodbye for GOOD

Do you have symptoms of PMS or hormonal imbalance mid-cycle (ovulation) and/or the week before your period? An unbalanced ratio of lower progesterone in relation to estrogen can cause PMS issues such as insomnia, bloating, moodiness, constipation, weight gain around the hips, thighs, and MUCH more! If any of these describe you: -Mood swings and…