Can you tell me what a heart attack is? A heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction, is a serious medical emergency that occurs when the blood supply to the heart muscle itself is blocked. This blockage can happen…
What is stable angina? Stable angina, also known as angina pectoris, is a type of chest pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart muscle doesn’t get enough oxygen-rich blood. This is typically caused by a buildup of plaque in…
Chest pain can have many causes, and some of them can be serious. It’s important to see a doctor for an accurate diagnosis. However, some common causes of left-sided chest pain include: Again, it’s important to note that this is…
Let’s talk about a simple and basic step every woman should take on her fertility journey, and that is charting your cycle. It can be as simple or as complex as you need it to be, but knowing what is…
The Best Way to Optimize Your Genes with a Healthy Diet In this article, we will look at some of the primary nutrients that help bolster the MTHFR gene and the processes related to it. 1.Folate : A folate is…
Yes, folate (also known as vitamin B9) is an important nutrient that plays a key role in many different processes in the body. Here are some key things to know about folate: Folate and Health Folate (also known as vitamin…
This week, let’s talk about folic acid vs. 5-LMTHF in women and men with and without the MTHFR polymorphism, and in the show notes you can find research resources to share with your care team and OB/GYN or midwife. This…
This week, I want to talk about one of my favorite tools for hormone balance, which is seed cycling. This is an all-natural, nutritive way to nudge your body closer to where it should be and is especially helpful in…
This week, let’s talk about some of the things that women tend to accept as “normal” but that could be indicators of something more serious. For all that we talk more than we used to about hormone issues and…
This week, let’s talk about the hidden tool in women’s fertility arsenals that goes mostly overlooked. It’s your annual exam. A thorough well woman exam should include a pap smear, pelvic exam, breast exam, and often basic bloodwork. For many…