If you know me, you know I looove coffee, love it, and so do many of my clients. But you may be wondering if you can enjoy that delicious cup of Joe in the morning when you have conditions like PCOS, endometriosis and infertility? The short answer is yes! Though, there are a few caveats. …
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Top Hormone Health Mistakes I See
After working in hormone health for a few years, I’ve started to see a pattern emerge. Folks who think they’re doing everything right are often missing some key steps to hormone health. Here are the top mistakes I see: #1 Not Getting Enough Protein – protein is important for hormone health, blood sugar management and…
What is Causing My PCOS Symptoms?
I get this question a lot. What are the underlying causes of PCOS symptoms? Knowing the causes of these symptoms helps you to treat symptoms with simple diet and lifestyle changes. Let’s take a peek at what is behind your PCOS symptoms and what you can do about it! PCOS Symptom #1: Irregular Periods Irregular…
5 Simple Tricks to Lower Blood Sugar
Why lower blood sugar? PCOS and other conditions like Diabetes cause blood sugar to be high. After long periods of time this can cause damage to blood vessels and nerve cells that can be painful and cause complications. Plus, having high blood sugar means you also get a sugar crash later on. If you keep…
What are Ultra Processed Foods
You know you need to limit processed foods for hormone health, but you don’t know where to start. Here are some tips for recognizing ultra-processed foods and what to look for instead: They have hydrogenated oils or trans fats These have mostly been taken out of the food system because they’re horrible for our health….
The Best Supplements for PCOS
You see a lot of social media posts about the best supplements for PCOS, but should you just blindly take all of them? The answer is NOPE! You should work with a dietitian or other healthcare provider to make sure these supplements are right for you. In some cases they may even have contraindications with…
How to do Damp January
If you’ve worked with me, you know I’m not an all or none kind of gal, which is why I don’t love dry January. Instead, I do think it can be a good time to evaluate your drinking habits and form some healthier ones. Here’s how to do Damp January: Can you Drink Alcohol with…
Can You Eat Fast Food with PCOS?
I often get asked whether you can enjoy fast food or takeout with PCOS. The answer is YES! Does this mean you can eat MacDonald’s every day and manage PCOS? Probably not, but there is room for balance, fun and convenience with these tips: Tips for Eating Fast Food with PCOS Include protein Look for…
DHEA Levels & PCOS
The impact of Stress on DHEA and PCOS What is DHEAS? And how does it relate to PCOS? You probably know that PCOS is associated with increased male hormones, and that hormone is often testosterone, but in some cases it’s another hormone called DHEA – dehydroepiandrosterone that comes from your adrenal gland. Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS)…
Endometriosis Awareness
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, so we thought we’d give you a primer on this condition that affects about 1 in 10 people with a uterus. Turns out, it’s about as prevalent as diabetes in women. That said, a lot more work is needed to get the medical community to properly diagnose and manage Endo!…