Tailoring your diet to your hormonal cycle

hormonal cycle diet

Syncing your diet and lifestyle with your menstrual or hormonal cycle isn’t a totally new concept, but it has gained a lot of attention in the past few years. It’s exciting to see women inquiring about their body and becoming more empowered in their skin, by taking simple actions.

6 Ways to Truly Care for Yourself

self-care

We recently partnered with the moms community & motherhood app Social Mama and we had a conversation with one of their Experts about the importance of practicing self-care especially in difficult times, like the one we are experiencing right now.

Solving the ovulation puzzle with kegg & Proov: a dynamic combination

kegg proov ovulation tracking

With kegg, users are able to pinpoint their fertile windows; this provides invaluable information when trying to conceive. Many women suffer from hormonal imbalances which can contribute to infertility. Some of our users have been shocked to learn they did not produce adequate progesterone to support pregnancy.

The Thyroid-Fertility Connection

thyroid function and fertility

Optimal thyroid function is essential for fertility and hormone health in general. In a study of a group of 394 women struggling with infertility, 24% of them had hypothyroidism*. Once treated for their hypothyroidism, 76.6% of women conceived within 6 weeks to a year. Why does thyroid function have such a huge impact?

Kegels 101

kegel exercising

You’ve probably either heard the ‘K’ word before or have been told to do it like, right now, while you’re sitting at your desk or laying down in bed. But what are these pelvic floor exercises really for?

Periods 101

What can go wrong with your periods? Plenty, unfortunately. Naturopathic doctor Lara Briden weighs in on some common period problems. What is happening with your period? Does it come every month? Does it come at all? Is it heavy or painful? Whatever your period is like, it’s time to make it better.

Cervical Fluid 101

cervical mucus fertlity nectar

Have you ever been confused by vaginal discharge? Maybe you were worried you had an infection or something wasn’t right. Then, just like that, it’s gone again? If that sounds familiar, it is likely that nothing is wrong with you. In fact…. Congratulations! You’ve just noticed the golden nectar of your fertility: cervical fluid.