September is PCOS Awareness Month.
Living with PCOS: Understanding the Why Behind the Symptoms
Being diagnosed with PCOS felt like getting handed a confusing puzzle, one made up of breakouts, hair where it shouldn’t be, bloating, unpredictable cycles, and exhaustion I couldn’t shake.
If you’re living with PCOS, or suspect you might be, you’re not alone. This common hormone imbalance affects 1 in 10 women, but many go undiagnosed for years, unsure what’s happening in their body or how to get help.
In this article, I’ll break down what PCOS really is, why it's so often misunderstood, and how it connects to things like insulin resistance, the liver, and your everyday food choices. We’ll also look at simple, science-backed steps you can take to start feeling better without overwhelm.
Stay Well This Summer: 5 Simple Science-Backed Tips for Thriving Through the Heat
Summer brings light, warmth, and energy — but it also challenges our bodies in subtle ways. From dehydration and disrupted sleep to sun exposure and overstimulated nervous systems, it’s easy to feel off balance. Here are five simple, research-backed ways to care for your body and mind during the hotter months — including smarter hydration tips, nervous system support, skin-protective nutrition, and mindful movement.
🌿 Natural Hay Fever Relief Guide
If you’re tired of relying on antihistamines every spring, you're not alone. Hay fever can leave you foggy, fatigued, and frustrated — but there are natural, research-backed ways to find relief. In this guide, I share how nutrition, herbal remedies, gut support, and calming lifestyle shifts can gently reduce allergy symptoms and support your body from the inside out. 🌿🤧
🍪 Hormone-Loving Tahini Chocolate Chunk Cookies
These tahini chocolate chunk cookies are more than just delicious — they’re a hormone-loving, gut-friendly treat designed to support you through PMS, skin flare-ups, and even SIBO. Made with almond flour, tahini, and dark chocolate, they deliver nourishing fats, minerals, and antioxidants without spiking your blood sugar or irritating digestion. Perfect for your luteal phase — or any day you want to feel good inside and out. 🍪✨
Acne Treatment - A Holistic Approach
Acne can often feel like an endless battle, but what if it’s actually your body’s way of communicating with you? In this blog, I share how I shifted my mindset to see acne as a messenger rather than a burden. By addressing the root causes and taking a holistic approach—healing my gut, balancing hormones, and detoxifying my life—I discovered that my skin was guiding me toward deeper self-care and balance. If you're ready to listen to your body and heal from within, this journey might inspire you to approach your skin with curiosity and compassion.
Sitting Still: How a Sedentary Lifestyle Affects Your Gut Health
Modern life keeps us sitting for hours, but while the risks to heart health and weight are well-known, the impact on gut health often flies under the radar. Our gut influences digestion, immunity, mood, and even skin, and it turns out that movement is key to keeping it healthy.