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What is Luteal Phase Defect?

Discover the hidden culprit behind fertility struggles: Luteal Phase Defect (LPD). Learn how this condition affects your menstrual cycle, impacts progesterone levels, and influences your ability to conceive. Uncover the signs, causes, and diagnosis methods for LPD. Whether you're trying to conceive or simply want to understand your menstrual health better, this comprehensive guide provides valuable insights into optimizing your reproductive wellness. Don't let a short luteal phase set back your fertility journey – empower yourself with knowledge today.

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Foods to Support Each Menstrual Cycle Phase

Our body is fueled by what we take in. During your cycle throughout the month, you may notice that you crave certain foods. Why? Because our body is so intelligent and knows what it needs!

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Foods to Heal Adrenals and Cortisol

Foods are healing and essential to our daily function. What we take in (or don’t take in) directly affects all of our systems, including our adrenals. Before we look at how our nutrition can help us support our adrenals, we need to understand the vital role they play in our bodies.

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10 Effective Ways to Improve Lymphatic Drainage

The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in maintaining our body's immune function and overall health. When it's working optimally, it helps remove waste and toxins, but sometimes, it can become sluggish.

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Why Hydration Is About More Than Just “Drinking More Water”

Often when we think of hydration, we stop at drinking more water. However, hydration is primarily about the balance of both water and minerals (electrolytes) in your body. While water is essential for maintaining proper hydration, the role of minerals is equally crucial because they help regulate the fluid balance in your cells and contribute to various physiological functions which actually help you to feel hydrated. Here's why both water and minerals are important for hydration.

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Coffee On An Empty Stomach Isn’t Helping Your Hormones

We love a good cup of coffee around here. I go to bed dreaming of my morning caramel latte. But, have you ever paused and noticed how you feel after you drink that cup of coffee first thing in the morning? You may notice you feel more anxious, uncomfortable, and even tired… We recommend to all of our patients to stop drinking coffee on an empty stomach! It can be tough on our adrenals, energy, and overall hormone wellness.

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Why I Never Recommend Using Folic Acid

Folate (methyl-folate) is a really important B vitamin that your body needs to thrive. You've maybe heard of how important it is for pregnancy, but it plays a crucial role in a lot of very particular actions outside of pregnancy, too!

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MY HONEST THOUGHTS: Independence + The Mental Load of Motherhood

My husband went back to work today… I count us as the lucky ones, two business owners who have the privilege to take eight weeks of blissful maternity/paternity leave with our son Rylan. Fathers are often left out of the equation completely and I honestly couldn’t have made it through those first eight weeks without him here. But, even our leaves come with great consequences: no income for me and cutting back on work for him. So, even as privileged as it has been, it’s also been daunting. If I think too long about the parental leave policy in the US, I cringe. But, that’s another blog for another day.

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