The Hidden Impact of the Pill, IUDs, and Environmental Estrogens by Lori Finlay, MSN, NP, CNS — Functional Medicine Practitioner & Vitality Mentor “Your hormones aren’t the problem — they’re the messengers asking for help.” — Lori Finlay, NP, CNS, BCC Welcome to the Vitality Cycle This January begins a new rhythm on my blog […]

If you feel wired, tired, or emotionally on edge right now, it’s not because you’re doing something wrong. It’s because your nervous system has been under sustained pressure. The holidays ask a lot of women — mentally, emotionally, and energetically. And for high-achieving women especially, stress doesn’t just stay in the mind. It shows up […]

In our fast-paced world, many of us, especially professional women, find ourselves constantly juggling multiple roles—career, family, social obligations, and personal aspirations. This relentless drive to “do it all” often leads to chronic stress, disrupting our hormonal balance and leaving us feeling off-balance or unwell!  Understanding the impact of this lifestyle is crucial, as prolonged […]

Headaches, especially migraines, can be profoundly influenced by hormonal fluctuations. Two critical aspects of hormonal imbalance that can contribute to headaches are estrogen dominance and progesterone deficiency. This blog will delve into how these imbalances cause headaches and provide recommendations to help alleviate the symptoms.Even if you do not experience hormonal headaches or migraines, I […]