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How the Pill Affects Sex Drive: My Experience with Hormonal Birth Control
After starting and later stopping hormonal birth control, I experienced clear shifts in libido. This post reviews evidence linking the pill to changes in sex drive and offers testing, nutrition, supplement, gut‑healing, and transition guidance.
What Coming Off the Pill Taught Me About Anxiety, Gut Health, and Birth Control Side Effects
After improving my gut health and coming off the pill/hormonal IUD, I experienced major mood improvements. This post explores how hormonal birth control can affect mental health and offers testing, nutrition, supplement, and transition guidance.
How Hormonal Birth Control Affects Gut Health — My Story and Solutions
After improving my gut and stopping hormonal birth control, my digestion, skin, and mood improved. This post explains how the pill and other hormonal contraceptives can disrupt gut health and offers testing, nutrition, supplement, and transition guidance.
The Pill’s Story: A History and Complete Guide to Hormonal Birth Control Side Effects
A deep dive into the history of the pill and the physiological risks of hormonal birth control. This post outlines common and serious birth control side effects, mechanisms, and practical next steps.
Estrogen Detox: The Key to Easing PMS Naturally
Struggling with PMS or heavy cycles? Often the root cause is estrogen that isn’t being cleared properly. In this post, I’ll show you how supporting your liver, gut, and daily habits can help your body detox estrogen naturally—so you can feel energized, balanced, and free of monthly symptoms.
Progesterone: The Hormone That Can Save Your Cycle
Progesterone is the calming yin to estrogen’s yang—and without enough of it, PMS, heavy periods, anxiety, and restless nights can take over your cycle. In this post, you’ll learn why progesterone is so essential, how to spot the signs of low progesterone, and natural ways to boost it through food, lifestyle, and supplements for a calmer, more balanced cycle.
Ovulation: The Main Event of Your Cycle
Most people think their period is the star of the menstrual cycle—but the real main event is ovulation. Without it, your body can’t produce progesterone, the calming hormone that keeps PMS in check. In this post, you’ll learn why ovulation matters, how to spot the signs, and natural ways to support it with food, lifestyle, and supplements.
Reducing Inflammation: The Hidden Key to Hormone Balance
Chronic inflammation is at the root of PMS, fatigue, and hormone imbalances. The good news? By avoiding certain foods and making simple swaps, you can reduce inflammation, balance your hormones, and feel more energized. In this post, we’ll break down the top inflammatory culprits and what to eat instead.
Natural vs. Synthetic Fabrics: Their Impact on Your Body
I hate to break it to you, but it’s time to hang up the Lululemon, Vuori, and Alo… for good. Since my diagnosis I have been heavily gravitating toward natural fibers– linen literally promotes healing in the human body! But recent studies correlating lowered progesterone levels and sperm counts from polyester exposure have me convinced, synthetic fabrics have got to go!