I get asked the question a lot: “How long is best to space out pregnancies?”
For some, it’s an easy decision. But for many, it’s not so simple. Ideally, pregnancy spacing needs to take into account many factors- particularly mom and baby’s health. So that’s what this post explores- particularly through my unique lens of functional nutrition + women’s physiology + metabolic & mental health.
Read MoreLow-carb diets have been getting a ton of time in the spotlight lately- from approaches like the paleo, Atkins, and even Mediterranean diets to more extremes like keto and carnivore diets. They’re often promoted as methods for losing weight but even for general health reasons.
And so you may be wondering: Do they actually work? Are they helpful? Or are they truly more harmful than good?
Let’s break it down.
Read MoreBetter periods don’t come from a pill- definitely not from birth control, but also not even from that “natural” supplement you saw in an ad while scrolling.
Better periods come from a fully nourished, resilient body that can function the way it’s designed to.
Read MoreThe words I wish I’d heard when I was younger when I was struggling with irregular cycles and painful periods that had me living in a constant state of anxiety: “This is how your menstrual cycle works.”
Here’s what I wish I’d known, and what I want women everywhere to understand.
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