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Thanks to all the pressures we face in life, women often put themselves at the bottom of the list of priorities by saying things like “I will <<insert luscious self care activity here>> when… the laundry is done, when the kids are fed, when my partner is taken care of, when there is more time…
Not only is the skin our largest organ – essential for detoxification, temperature regulation and protecting us from infection, it’s also a window to our hormonal health. The balance of major hormonal players is evident in our skin’s texture, tone and appearance. Here are 5 key hormones with clues they give us about our…
A little girl is walking to school one cold morning. She is wearing her big green winter coat with the faux fur hood pulled up over her head. She feels cozy, warm and safe. She has the thought that she feels safe because no one walking behind her can tell that she is Black. In…
Many women are familiar with getting routine pap smears, but may or may not know exactly what is being tested in this exam or what the results really mean. This is a test of the cervix, which is the part of the uterus that extends down into the vagina with an opening where menstrual blood flows…
Vulvovaginal symptoms are some of the most common, yet least talked about, aspects of health for many women. Whether it’s pain, itching, discharge or urinary problems, these issues can greatly affect our sex lives and overall sense of well being. If you don’t have these problems right now, please read on for the sake of…
It was a foggy day in the Bay Area, and I could see the overcast skyline of San Francisco from my window. I had just cleaned up after eating a gorgeous green salad with salmon, dressed with an oil and lemon keto dressing. I chewed every bite thoroughly, as I’ve recently learned to do (since…
Mindfulness is such a buzz word these days, but what is it really? Simply put, Mindfulness is the practice of being intentionally aware of your thoughts, feelings, environment, and bodily sensations in the present moment, without judgement. Many associate mindfulness with sitting quietly in meditation, but mindfulness can be especially valuable when practiced during regular…
Many people know the benefits of estrogen for our bodies, such as supporting bone density and joint health, supple skin, vaginal lubrication, libido, focus and cognition, fertility and cardiovascular health. Most of us have also heard the stories of post menopausal women who have many related symptoms due to low estrogen. On the other hand,…
When people think of preventing heart disease, the first thing that comes to mind is lowering cholesterol. However there is much more to the story of cardiovascular health than just one lab value. Let’s dive into the role of cholesterol in cardiovascular health and what we can do to keep our hearts healthy and happy. …
Ever wonder why some people wake up full of energy, but you have to drag yourself out of bed in the morning? Do you wish you could get yourself going without relying on caffeine and sugar to fuel your day? Where does morning energy come from? One of the most effective ways to help…
