Flo Living Founder Alisa Vitti on How to Reverse PCOS Naturally
When she started college, she gained 60 pounds. It took her seven years to get her diagnosis: PCOS. Now she’s helping women approach their hormones in a new way.
women's health & hormones
Here you’ll find articles that are about or related to the topic of women’s health. As humans, there are some things that are true for the health of everyone. We can all benefit from eating leafy greens, for instance, or exercising regularly. But the fact of the matter is that men and women have different bodies, hormones, and other biological and genetic dispositions that result in sex-specific health concerns.
For instance, autoimmune diseases are more common among women, and there are many conditions that only occur in women, like PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, breast cancer, and ovarian cancer. Different lifestyle choices also affect women in different ways than they do men, as hormones have a huge impact on the way our body functions. Plus, women face specific hurdles when they seek treatment, due to sexism in the medical system.
Read these articles to learn science-based insights on women’s health, as well as inspirational stories from women who have been able to heal their health issues naturally.
Tara Foley, Founder of Follain, on Why Non-Toxic Skincare Is Crucial for Good Health
When Tara Foley realized that all of her conventional beauty products contained harmful ingredients, she was shocked that more people weren't talking about it — or doing anything about it. So she set out on a mission to change things, and founded the clean beauty empire Follain.
Adrienne’s Experience with Aviva Romm’s Adrenal Thyroid Revolution Program
After being diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Adrienne made it her mission to go off thyroid meds. To jumpstart her journey, she did Aviva Romm's Adrenal Thyroid Revolution Program. Here are her 7 takeaways.
Dr. Jill Blakeway on the Science of Energy Therapy, Types of Energy Healing, and More
Dr. Jill Blakeway, founder of the Yinova Center in New York City, spoke with Adrienne about her journey into acupuncture and the science behind energy healing therapy.
Is Your Cortisol High? Symptoms of High Cortisol Levels & How to Lower Cortisol Naturally
Cortisol is one of the hormones that gets talked about the most in day-to-day life, especially in the wellness corners of the internet and social media platforms. If you’ve come across these conversations (or even if you haven’t), you likely know that high cortisol levels aren’t good, but there’s usually not more context given than that. How can you know if your cortisol levels are high, and what can you do about it? Read on to learn the symptoms of high cortisol levels, the various different causes of high cortisol, how to lower cortisol naturally, and more.
Is Household Air Pollution Harming Your Health? What to Know & How to Improve Indoor Air Quality
When it comes to our health, we hear a lot about what we eat and how to move, but there’s one big area (no pun intended) that tends to get ignored— our homes and air pollution.
Non-toxic Sunscreen Guide: Sunscreen Ingredients to Avoid and Natural Sunscreen Alternatives
There’s perhaps no piece of health (or life) advice more universally accepted than “wear sunscreen.” And yet, it’s actually a whole lot more complicated than that. Sure, sunscreen helps shield you against skin cancer and other harmful effects of the sun, but the truth is that not all sunscreens are created equal — and some might be seriously harmful to your health. In our newest video guide, WellBe investigates.
The WellBe Health Research & Wellness News Wrap-Up: April 2023
Welcome to the first health research and wellness news wrap-up of 2023! In it, we cover all the most important pieces of health research and wellness news since our 2022 year-end wrap-up, which means we’re looking back on everything that happened from January through March 2023.
Natural Remedies for Brain Fog: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & More
We’re all familiar with feeling “out of it” sometimes. It’s part of being a person, especially in our distraction-filled, fast-paced digital world. But sometimes that feeling persists, settling in our minds and making it hard for us to accomplish anything at all. Yes, brain fog is very real, and very unpleasant, and, unfortunately, a little tricky to get to the root of. This guide is here to help. Read on to learn the definition of brain fog, what causes brain fog, plus brain fog treatment and natural remedies for brain fog.