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Finally, a Natural Way to Ditch Birth Control Without Side-Effects.
Birth control and I have been two peas in a very dysfunctional pod for over a decade. It’s been a love hate relationship to say the least. I loved not having to fret about a night out turning into a lifelong commitment. But that freedom came with plenty of strings attached– AKA uber unpleasant side Read more
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UTIs after Menopause: What causes them, how to prevent them, & treat them naturally now
I thought UTIs were a thing of the past for me (I really associated them with my honeymoon a few decades ago). But now that I’m post-menopausal, they suddenly reared their ugly head again and I couldn’t understand why. I should be living my best years, spending time with family and friends (or in my Read more
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It’s Date Night– Don’t Let a UTI Be Your Third Wheel.
Date night used to be the highlight of my week. Scouring my cluttered closet for the perfect little black dress and scoping through online reviews to see which place has the best music and drinks– guaranteed for a great time (Even if the date itself was a bust.) There wasn’t much that could pull me Read more
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Naturally Improve Your PMS Symptoms Without Birth Control.
Ever had a day– or 7– where you just felt off? A few caked-on dishes in the sink and socks on the floor– right beside the hamper– makes you Hulk out on anyone standing in your path. Leaving you feeling like you’ve lost control over your life and sanity again. You replay the day trying Read more
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How to Naturally Improve Your Teen’s PMS Symptoms Without Birth Control.
These “episodes” seem to come with the territory of raising a teen. But when bloating, extreme mood swings, painful periods, and excessive fatigue plague them each month, it makes the teen years a little– okay, A LOT– tougher on everyone. Read more
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How Do I Know if I Have PCOS?
Before you start self-diagnosing, it’s important you understand what it is you think you have. Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a hormonal disorder common among menstruators of reproductive age. Those with PCOS may have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone (androgen) levels. The ovaries may develop numerous small collections of fluid (follicles) and fail Read more