The birth control pill – pros and cons
Reading Time: 2 minutes Before you read this, please note that whenever I say “pill” I will be referring to: the birth control or contraceptive pill, the implant, the ring, patches, and the injection. These are the hormonal contraceptives. What does it do? It is a form of birth control which is highly effective at…
Fertility, where to start?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Let’s get the hard truths out there first, so we can dive right into what matters. I’ll apologize beforehand in case this hurts. The perfect time to think about fertility is before you actually want to start trying for a baby. I’ll explain. A follicle takes 3 cycles (100 days)…
Your Menstrual Cycle Explained: phases and seasons
Reading Time: 2 minutes The female body is an extraordinary feat of engineering. Did you know that the cervical tissue is one of the most elastic parts of our anatomy? Keep reading to find out more amazing facts about your body and your menstrual cycle. Understanding your cycle helps you understand yourself better. Remember…
Bone broth – feeding your gut
Reading Time: < 1 minute This recipe is not only easy to make, but it also has a ton of benefits for your body. Check this out! Contains minerals such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, silicon, sulfur… these help reduce inflammation and joint pain. High content in collagen, great for bones, nails, hair and skin. It…
Castor oil pack for uterine detox
Reading Time: 2 minutes Right now you’re probably like “Whaaaaat is this crazy woman on about, uterine detox”. Trust me, I was also weirded out by it at first. But when I explain the simplicity of it, you will see it much much clearer. First let’s see who this is indicated for: women of…
My prenatal mourning
Reading Time: 5 minutes Carol from https://carolterapia.com inspired the courage I needed to publish this story which I started writing a few days after losing my baby. I’ve never felt more vulnerable than right now, but I’m going to do it. I’m going to tell you my story. Informative fact: 6 babies die in…
Endocrine disruptors and feminine health
Reading Time: 2 minutes What is an endocrine disruptor, you may ask? It’s a chemical which can, in the words of the WHO, “be associated with altered reproductive function in males and females; increased incidence of breast cancer, abnormal growth patterns and neurodevelopmental delays in children, as well as changes in immune function. Human…