Did you know that your gut flora help regulate estrogen levels? Crazy, right? The health of your gut has far-reaching effects. It affects every aspect of your overall health. Your gut microbiota primarily determines your gut health. The gut microbiota refers to the microbe population living in your gut and particularly in the intestines.

Hormonal imbalance can manifest in everything from mood swings and cravings to PMS, cramps, and even infertility. From the annoying to the devastating, the truth is that hormonal imbalance doesn’t have to be part of your reality. Wouldn't it be great if there was something quick, easy, and delicious that could help support your hormones?

Even though our period may seem like the most "memorable" time in our cycle, there are many hormonal changes and fluctuations that affect us during the other times of the month as well. With these hormonal shifts, we also tend to have a shift in our needs, emotions, energy levels, motivation, and even our appetite.

If you’re wanting to make a change in your hormonal health, menstrual health, and/or fertility, its impertative that you evaluate and minimize your exposure to endocrine (hormone) disruptors.

Ok, so I’m not even going to lie to you. When I first tried kale several years ago I was not a fan. It was a little tough to chew and I just wasn’t loving the taste. After realizing how much of a superfood it is, I tried cooking it a few different ways and started also adding it to smoothies. Fast forward to now and I really have grown to enjoy it. I’m so thankful that I have because its BOMB for our hormonal health.

Chemicals are everywhere.  From polution in the air, plastics, pesticides, and genetically modified foods. It can be a challenge to reduce the chemical exposure in your every day life. To help you make sense out of this mess, I have summed up some substances that you should stay away from as much as possible.

I don’t know about you, but my first introduction to chia seeds was through the novelty toy called the Chia Pet!  Remember those? Ch-ch-ch-Chia! I was very surprised a few years ago when these funky little seeds began making waves on the health food scene! I was skeptical at first, but now I’m so obsessed with chia seeds!