Could pesky gut bugs be the reason your PCOS isn't getting better? So you have PCOS & you have tried Metformin & you have followed a blood sugar control diet, but yet your PCOS isn't getting any better. So what gives? Inflammation stemming from a gut infection could be the missing link. Studies have shown that low-grade chronic inflammation from gut bacterial over-growths can cause your adrenal glands to pump out more androgenic hormones. Those androgens are the "male hormones" that become elevated in those with classic PCOS symptoms. Not only would this gut infection cause your body ..read more

Trigger Warning: Today I am going to be talking about how chronic stress could be making your fertility challenges even more of a challenge. So take a deep breath before reading on. This post is going to be worth it, I promise. The basics: You have two adrenal glands, one on-top of each kidney, and they are responsible for your “fight or flight” response. This response is a wonderful thing when we come into contact with dangerous situations. Only issue is that most of us are spending our days in a constant “fight or flight" state, or elevated cortisol state… which is now being referred to as ..read more

Dairy products are one of the most controversial food items in the health space & knowing whether you should be consuming them can get confusing. Some of the benefits of eating cow dairy products include it being a great source of calcium, Vitamin D & fat. It can make a dish taste great and pairs well with fruit, crackers, eggs... it can be melted, diced, and spread. The negatives? Many people have become lactose intolerant as the gut bacteria have shifted in negative ways to not allow the breakdown of lactose contained in the dairy product and another large portion of the population ..read more

Mistakes were made. A lot of them. For a lot of years. But I didn't know any better. I didn't know that the diet choices I was making were actually making me sick, causing increasing period pain, heavy bleeding and intense migraines every month. I actually believed that what I was doing was healthy, well, because all of those commercials online for Weight Watchers, SlimFast, Mazola Corn Oil, and Kraft said so. If it's in an advertisement from a giant corporation it has to be true right? Nope. Hold on though, I was losing weight. Don't we all want that? I mean maybeeeee, but not like this. It ..read more

Growing up I was never taught the intricate and beautiful details that is the symphony of hormones our bodies produce every single month. Sure, I was taught that mitochondria are the power house of the cell, and our traits are genetic BUT I was never shown how to look at my menstrual cycle as a monthly report card of my health. Until my 30’s I was never fully able to appreciate how having a regular cycle, not regulated by hormonal contraceptives, helped me gauge how other systems in my body were functioning. Sidenote ladies: hormonal contraceptives do not regulate our hormones, they suppress t ..read more

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS for short is one of the most common hormonal dysfunctions, the most common cause of fertility challenges & is said to affect over 5 million American women. YES! FIVE MILLION… that number is staggering. So the chances that you or someone you know is struggling with PCOS & wants out is pretty high. PCOS goes hand-in-hand with insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia, hormonal imbalances & chronic inflammation & comes with a multitude of symptoms like: Infertility Obesity Hirsutism (hair growth in unwanted places like the face) Chronic Fatigue Immune ..read more

Ok, Ok, so maybe "stay calm and immune-boost on" hasn't taken off as a catch-phrase yet, and let’s be honest it never will ... but you know what should catch on? Boosting our immune systems through things that you can do every.single.day. I have been asked a lot lately why I am not in panic mode over the corona-virus, and what my secret is for never (knock on wood) getting sick. While I do not have the secret sauce or magic combination, what I do have is a list of ways you too can keep your immune system in optimal condition, with a few quick and painless steps. We follow these in our househol ..read more

Now that your favorite restaurant has closed their doors and you have to fend for yourselves in the kitchen during this crazy time, it is time you 'apron up' and get to whipping up some tasty meals for the whole family. Why not boost your immune system while you're at it? This can feel like a mega stressful time, as we all wade into uncharted waters of being quarantined into our homes and not being allowed to go out to our normal restaurants, but I am here to help! If you would like to skip ahead to the whole Immune Boosting Family Meal Plan you can access it here. Want to know what foods I re ..read more

Organic foods can be more costly than their non-organic counterparts, and seemingly don't taste any different ... so what is the point? Just because you can't taste a difference, there are major health differences that can happen inside the body when we consume non-organic foods that lead to a whole host of chronic health conditions. The main offender & reason I recommend going organic is: GLYPHOSATE. This is the main chemical found in Roundup, a product sprayed on crops all over the country. Glyphosate has so many different ways of causing fertility issues, and because you can't tell it's ..read more

There are many contributing factors to unexplained infertility including gut dysfunction, immune reactions, food sensitivities, infections & chronic stress but today I want to specifically mention thyroid health. Y'all. I cannot tell you how many times someone comes to me with hypothyroidism (low functioning thyroid) or Hashimoto's (an autoimmune condition of the thyroid) but says their doctor is still giving them the “unexplained infertility/we don't have an answer for you" bullsh*t. If your thyroid is not functioning optimally, you're going to have a hell of a time getting and staying pr ..read more