Women’s Health
Welcome to our “Women’s Health” category, where we explore holistic approaches to the unique health challenges women face throughout different life stages. From balancing hormones and navigating postpartum recovery to managing perimenopause and other common women’s health concerns, this section is dedicated to providing evidence-based insights and natural solutions. Learn how functional nutrition and herbal remedies can support your well-being, enhance hormonal balance, and help you thrive at every stage of life. Dive in to discover empowering strategies for optimizing your health naturally.
- Herbal Remedies for Hypothyroidism: What Works & Why
For many people with hypothyroidism, waking up every morning feeling exhausted, even after a full night’s sleep, and struggling with brain fog, weight gain, and a sense of constant fatigue, is a daily reality. The thyroid, a small gland in the neck, has a huge impact on overall health and well-being. When it doesn’t produce … - Is Saffron Safe & Effective for Postpartum Depression? Here’s What the Research Says
Every year 15-20% of mothers experience postpartum depression (PPD) and that percentage rose up to 36% within the past few years due to COVID.1 And although antidepressant medications are an option for mothers who are experiencing PPD, studies have shown that many women- especially those who are pregnant or breastfeeding- wish to avoid medications due … - Top 11 Nutrients for Supporting Postpartum Mental Health
Studies that have looked into dietary patterns that support mental health often come to similar conclusions about which nutrients seem to have the greatest impact on the risk for depression. Researchers have found that depression is usually correlated with almost every micronutrient other than phosphorus and molybdenum. Below I’ll cover the most common nutrient deficiencies … - Should You Take A Multivitamin-Mineral Supplement To Improve Postpartum Depression?
Studies have found that almost all micronutrients (i.e., vitamins and minerals) are needed in adequate amounts to reduce the risk of depression, and depression is often associated with a variety of micronutrient deficiencies.[1] Since pregnancy, lactation, and postpartum healing all increase the requirements for most micronutrients- not getting enough essential vitamins and minerals can greatly … - Postpartum Depression & The Mediterranean Diet: Can Following This Diet Actually Improve Your Mood?
It’s very likely that at some point in your life, you’ve heard or read about the countless benefits of the Mediterranean Diet. From helping with weight loss, balancing blood sugar, improving cardiovascular health, and more- it’s no wonder why the Mediterranean diet has received so much attention over the last 30 years and is considered …