Hey there, health enthusiasts! I often talk about eating right, exercising, and managing stress, but have you ever thought about how the environment around us can impact your health? Yes, even the air you breathe will profoundly affect your health – all the way down to your DNA!  This is Epigenetics!! Epi means “above” or […]

Estrogen dominance is a term used to describe a hormonal imbalance in which there is an excess of estrogen in the body relative to progesterone. (see my previous blog post for more details) This imbalance, which can occur in 50% of women in the reproductive years, and increases dramatically during perimenopausal years, can have a […]

Estrogen is a hormone that plays a crucial role in the female body. It regulates menstrual cycles, supports bone health, and is responsible for many other functions. However, when estrogen levels are imbalanced, it can lead to a condition called estrogen dominance, which can cause a range of health issues. In this article, we’ll explore […]

Progesterone, often called the “life giving hormone” is a hormone that plays a crucial role in women’s health.  It is produced by the ovaries and helps regulate the menstrual cycle, prepares the uterus for pregnancy, and supports fetal development during pregnancy. It affects everything from menstrual cycles to pregnancy, menopause, and more. But did you […]

“Hormones are the key to everything in women’s health. They are the foundation of our physical, emotional, and mental well-being.”  (Anna Cabeca, MD). Hormonal imbalances are a common problem that many women face Hormones are responsible for regulating various bodily functions and processes, including menstruation, pregnancy, and brain health, breast health, bone health, heart health, […]