• Symptoms of Post-Birth Control Syndrome

  • Irregular or missing periods

  • Acne or hair loss

  • Digestive changes

  • Mood swings, anxiety, or depression

• Why Your Hormones Are Out of Whack After Stopping

• Natural Ways to Support Your Body

• How Hormonal Birth Control Works: Suppresses ovulation and alters natural hormone rhythms.

• Commonly Overlooked Side Effects:

• The Long-Term Impact on Hormones

• Why Symptoms Often Get Dismissed

If you’re tired of guessing and ready to get to the root of your health challenges, working with a functional health coach in Utah can change everything.

Signs of an Unhealthy Gut & Hormonal Imbalance

🚨 Signs Your Gut May Be Affecting Your Hormones:

• Digestive issues (bloating, gas, constipation, or diarrhea)

• Chronic fatigue and low energy levels

• Irregular periods and PMS symptoms

• Mood swings, anxiety, or depression

• Unexplained weight gain

• Acne, eczema, or skin issues

In Hormones, Explained, you'll discover:
✔ What your doctor might be missing in standard hormone testing
✔ How to time your tests for the most accurate results
✔ The difference between "normal" and optimal hormone levels
✔ When to consider a DUTCH test for deeper insights

Despite how common this is, many doctors don’t talk about what happens when you come off the pill, the IUD, or other forms of hormonal contraception.

The good news? There are ways to support your body through this transition and rebalance your hormones naturally.

Cortisol, often referred to as the "stress hormone," plays a pivotal role in our body's response to stress and overall health. Understanding cortisol can help you navigate your challenges with hormones, fatigue, and sleep.

Understanding Responsive Sexual Desire

Responsive sexual desire is a way of experiencing intimacy where interest in sex develops in response to certain contexts, stimuli, or experiences, rather than arising spontaneously….

Feeling sluggish, bloated, or like your metabolism just isn’t working for you? That’s your body signaling that it needs a reset.

A Comprehensive Guide to Avoiding Nightshades in Your Diet

Nightshades, a family of plants that includes tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, and eggplants, contain compounds like alkaloids, solanine, and lectins, which can trigger inflammation, digestive upset, or joint pain in sensitive individuals.

While intermittent fasting might be beneficial for some, it’s not something I’d recommend for women who are still cycling.

Let’s dive into the common causes of chronic pain with Katelyn Ivey a local Utah massage therapist!

Why you starting on your health goals in the summer is actually easier…

Want more regular periods? Try seeds!

Pelvic floor issues, particularly common around pregnancy, can significantly impact quality of life but are treatable with specialized pelvic floor therapy. Common problems include painful intercourse due to musculoskeletal changes and scar tissue from deliveries, prolapse where pelvic organs drop into the vaginal canal, diastasis recti from abdominal stretching, low back pain linked to pelvic dysfunction, and urinary stress incontinence.

As a functional medicine health coach, I am passionate about helping women achieve pregnancy and have easy periods. Coming off birth control can lead to Post-Birth Control Syndrome (PBCS), so planning ahead and giving your body enough time to adjust is crucial. Tips for preparing for pregnancy include tracking your cycle, exercising regularly, managing stress, avoiding harmful substances, and getting medical check-ups. The "Trimester Zero" period before conception involves preconception health checks, starting prenatal vitamins, detoxifying your environment, maintaining a healthy weight, and mental/emotional preparation. With patience and the right approach, you can enhance your fertility and set the stage for a healthy pregnancy.

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks the thyroid, causing inflammation and hormone disruption. Symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and depression can vary widely, making diagnosis challenging. Effective management involves lab testing, lifestyle and dietary changes, and working with a health coach to address underlying triggers and support immune balance.

Functional medicine is a holistic and integrative approach to healthcare that identifies and addresses the root causes of disease through personalized care, lab testing, and a combination of conventional and alternative therapies. By focusing on comprehensive evaluations, personalized treatment plans, and lifestyle support, functional medicine helps clients achieve superior health outcomes and long-term vitality. Many clients report significant improvements in chronic conditions, overall wellness, and empowerment through education and proactive care.

Title: 5 Essential Steps for an Empowering Birth Experience

Having a positive childbirth experience can have a profound impact on new mothers. This article outlines 5 key steps to help prepare for an amazing, empowering birth.