Did you know that menstruation is your fifth vital sign? In 2015, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynocologists (ACOG) officially recommended that women’s periods should be tracked and charted...
Have you ever wondered why your typical workout routine seems exponentially harder than usual at certain times of the month? Or why you just want to stay home and cuddle...
If you’ve ever quit hormonal birth control, you know that it can set off a whole range of physical and emotional challenges – from mood complications to cystic acne. This...
Is it just us or does it seem like all of the sudden there’s a massive explosion of feminine hygiene products aimed at making women’s vaginas smell like flowers? We’ve...
The terms “metabolism” and “metabolic health” get thrown around a lot these days in a weight loss context, but their true functions are WAY broader and more foundational than merely...
We truly cannot understate the importance of hormone health. Our hormones are little messengers that quite literally touch every single body system – regulating our blood sugar, mood, weight, gut...
Seed cycling is one of those things that people either love or hate. The strong feelings it stirs up are probably due to the fact that there isn’t much scientific...
In order to wrap your head around the (often overcomplicated) concept of insulin resistance, it’s helpful to start with a zoomed-in perspective of what’s going on in your body on...
While all of the B vitamins play crucial roles in countless biological functions, vitamin B6 is particularly supportive for women struggling with hormone imbalances, like those of us with PCOS....
Aside from being generally incredible for mood and energy support, B vitamins are hugely beneficial for women with PCOS because of their ability to help with metabolic dysfunction, inflammation, and...
Although it may seem like you need 1,000 different herbal supplements to help manage your PCOS, you really only need to know about 3 groups of herbs: adaptogens, anti-androgens, and...
Let’s first start out by explaining what L-carnitine is, because it is a bit niche if you aren’t deep into biochemistry or the supplement world! Basically, our livers produce L-carnitine...
If you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS or struggle with estrogen dominance, Calcium D-Glucarate may become your new BFF. Not only is it extremely supportive for your liver, it also helps...
Although the symptoms of PCOS are hormone-driven, hormonal imbalances are actually not the root cause(s). In reality, there are a few major downstream factors that can impact your hormones if...
A normal TSH doesn’t always mean your thyroid is thriving—many underlying imbalances can be missed without a full thyroid panel. Low free T3, in particular, may point to sluggish cellular...
Did you know there are actually 4 different types of PCOS? Insulin-resistant PCOS, which is by far the most common as 70% of women with PCOS have it Adrenal PCOS...
Have you ever been told by cycle syncing charts or practitioners to push yourself during the week before ovulation and during your ovulation? While this might work for women with...
Here’s the hard truth: If you’re not fueling your body properly then your workouts may be doing more harm than good. We know that exercising is one of the best...
If you’ve dealt with Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), you know that the symptoms can feel super shameful or embarrassing. But you’re far from alone in this! According to the CDC, about...
What’s a microbiome, anyways? Researchers at Harvard explain it as a bustling morning in New York City, full of people running to and from work or appointments. That’s essentially what’s...
We hear about probiotics almost daily from podcast sponsors, Instagram ads, marketing emails, etc. The term “probiotics” has become such a buzzword in the wellness space lately that it’s often...
Itching, burning, funky smells, swelling, discharge… Sound familiar? Those are the most commonly reported symptoms of bacterial infections, down there. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) and bacterial vaginosis (BV) are the...
Due to the gender health gap, research on the vaginal microbiome is scant. Fortunately, more and more scientists are becoming interested in this complex, dynamic system and its relationship to...
Let’s be honest, UTIs are miserable. But turns out they’re more of a shared experience than you may think as 60% of women and 10% of men wind up getting...
Androgens are sometimes referred to as “male hormones” which is a bit of a misnomer because they actually play a major role in women’s health. The main androgens are testosterone...
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder that affects about 7% of women — and likely more since it often goes undiagnosed. It’s such a complex, nuanced topic that...
There’s so much buzz about thyroid health these days yet the reality is most of us have no idea what our thyroids even do! So let’s get into the small...
Okay so you hit the big three-oh. And you’ve been warned about the impending hormonal roller coaster you’re about to embark on. But, honestly, what does that even mean? Generally,...
Eating a huge breakfast is my NUMBER ONE hack for how I was able to reverse insulin resistance, lose body fat, build muscle, stop binge eating, and get in the...
We’re all about food as medicine here at OO, and when it comes to hormonal health, asparagus is a ‘superfood’ that you should not overlook. Hormonal conditions like endometriosis and...
It’s hard to pick favorites in the herb world, but when it comes to metabolic health in combination with kitchen medicine, Cinnamon is THE herb. Cinnamon is one of the...
Did you know that your gut bacteria influences your hormones and the way you process estrogen? And that a negative shift in your gut microbiota can contribute to the recirculation...
Endometriosis is a painful condition where the tissue that is similar to the lining of the uterus tissue grows in other parts of the body, leading to symptoms like extreme...
Endometriosis is a complex, debilitating, and often misunderstood condition that affects roughly 10% of women worldwide. But what exactly is it? Endometriosis is a painful condition where the tissue that...
Polycystic ovary syndrome, which we’ve all come to know as PCOS, is a hormone-related condition that affects 6 to 12% of women in the U.S. The exact cause of PCOS...
We all know that stress is a major libido killer. You can brush it off as a crazy work day, but dig a little deeper and you’ll find that stress...
Are pesky chin hairs or unwelcome body hair causing you distress? You’re not alone. Hirsutism, characterized by the growth of coarse, dark hair in typically male-pattern areas, affects many women....
Your symptom picture throughout your menstrual cycle can tell you a lot about your hormonal health. While painful periods and intense PMS are often viewed as the “norm”, they are...
Here’s why PMS can get worse seemingly out of nowhere in the Spring… and how you can combat painful cramps and premenstrual stress with the power of herbs!We’ve been talking...
Why is 30g of protein at breakfast so key for metabolic health, women’s hormones, and insulin resistance?To put it simply: under 30g in one meal, you’re still getting valuable amino...
We’ve been talking a lot about balanced blood sugar and the importance of making sure your meals have enough protein and fiber-full vegetables to support metabolic health. Maintaining balanced blood...
Do you experience pretty intense sugar and carb cravings, low energy, and difficulty managing your weight? Are you fatigued even though you get plenty of sleep? Is your mood unpredictable?...
I used to think that I couldn’t lose body fat and gain muscle because I had a hormone imbalance or because I was insulin resistant. And I wish I knew...
Funny how the smallest things can make the BIGGEST impact. Small but mighty, the thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in your neck. As part of the endocrine system, it makes...
Sluggish thyroid function, even when it’s “sub-clinical” or borderline, is one of those things that can really make us feel lousy. For many, it goes unaddressed for years because the...
Do herbal aphrodisiacs truly exist? The answer is twofold: YES, when it comes to warming herbs that reinvigorate the heart/kidney Qi, blood and spirit: herbs that stoke not just the...
