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Do you remember when you were a young teenager and your body started changing? Do you recall that you got all grumpy and irritable, and everything felt so weird and out of control? Well, that’s what can happen when your hormones are changing, whether it’s due to puberty or perimenopause. One simple way…
Have you ever noticed that when you’re feeling a bit anxious, it can be easy to reach for things to help you feel better in the moment? We’ve all been there! Whether it’s social media, a glass of wine, a smoke, a comfort food, or even just allowing ourselves to stew in negative thought…
Hormone Therapy (HT) is a hot topic that has gotten some recent positive attention after years of being vilified. Here at The Women’s Vitality Center, we take a naturopathic approach to HT and this article will cover some of the unique considerations about how we approach hormone balancing from a natural perspective. The…
As our way of participating in Black History Month 2023, we decided to uplift 3 Black women who have made an impact in the field of health whose voices and impact have been left out of our history books. Representation matters! A lack of access to quality health care and a legacy of…
Consistent, deep, nourishing sleep is foundational to overall health. It is during this nightly shutdown that many other important processes go into high gear, such as tissue repair, detoxification, and nerve regeneration, impacting nearly every system in the body including: Focus, concentration and productivity Immune function Heart health Blood sugar balance Pain and inflammation…
Dr. Amy here writing to share that The Women’s Vitality Center is moving out of our downtown Berkeley office. While it was a hard decision to let go of this beautiful space that has been our home for the last 5 years, I’m excited about the freedom and flexibility this move allows. Over the…
If you or a loved one are sick, try these simple, powerful treatments at home. 1 – Warm Salt Water Gargle This classic home remedy is one that you have probably heard of before. The warmth in the back of the throat is very soothing, it breaks up congestion, and the salt helps…
If only we learned how our bodies function as part of our early childhood education, it could really save a lot of pain, injury, stress, confusion and heartache as we get older! As a long-time massage therapist and national board certified health coach, I’ve worked with many people who honestly just don’t really understand…
Something feels off in my body but my regular tests are all “normal”. I think I have a hormone imbalance but how can I know which hormone it is? I asked my doctor to test my hormones and they said no! I want to know what is going on, can I get my hormones tested?…
How are you feeling these days? I don’t know about you, but I’m MOODY. I’m irritated when people in front of me are walking too slowly, exasperated when people don’t complete a task on my timeline, it drives me up the wall when my boyfriend can’t make up his mind about what he wants for…
