Femmenessence Blog
Bone Health- What You Need to Know
Stage 1 is during the first 25 years of life when you build the strongest, most dense bones and minimize any actions that may compromise bone building. There are three stages of bone health. Stage 2 is from 26 years of age to menopause, when you take steps to avoid the breakdown of...
Hair Loss, Facial Hair, Infertility or Weight Gain? Everything You Need to Know about PCOS
The PCOS struggle is real and yet many women don’t even know they have it! Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) effects over 10% of women in the US (1). If you or a friend are experiencing hair loss, facial hair, infertility or weight gain around the stomach, there’s hope. In addition...
PCOS and Infertility
Polycystic Ovarian/Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder, affecting an estimated 1 in every 15 women. However, PCOS is a lifestyle disease, meaning it is caused by poor diet, environmental toxicity, drugs and/or many other lifestyle factors. This means that you don’t “catch” PCOS rather it develops over...
PCOS and Hair Loss
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects approximately 5 million women in the US many of whom experience excessive hair loss. Additional PCOS symptoms include irregular periods or cessation of menstrual cycles leading to infertility, increased facial or body hair growth, acne, unexplained weight gain or impaired weight loss. If you’re experiencing...
PCOS and Acne
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects approximately 5 million women in the US, and world-wide it is estimated that 1 in 15 women are affected. Some of the symptoms of PCOS are infrequent or cessation of menstrual cycles, increased facial or body hair growth, scalp hair loss/thinning, and unexplained weight gain or...
Why the right Salt is essential to your health
Table Salt vs. Sea Salt vs. Himalayan Salt vs. Original Himalayan Crystal Salt By Carlin Saldanha N.D., M.P.H. John F. Kennedy once said, “All of us have in our veins the exact same percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the ocean and, therefore, we have salt in...
Melatonin: Used for more than sleep-related issues and why less is more when it comes to dose.
By Corey Schuler, DC, MS, LN Overview of melatonin Melatonin, as a dietary supplement, comes in several strengths, with suggested dosages ranging from 0.3mg to 20 mg. Melatonin is usually produced synthetically from petrochemicals or extracted from the glands of animals (cows or pigs). However, a bio-identical form from...
MENOPAUSE AND BEYOND: Understanding Hormones, Your Body and A New, Long-Term Alternative to Hormone Therapy.
by Jan Roberts B.Pharm (Hons) Diploma Clinical Nutrition In Western society during the last 40 years, menopause, once unmentioned and borne in silence, has come to be regarded as one of the key life events that might compromise a woman’s physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. With the increase in...
Benefits of Salt Therapies and the Original Himalayan Salt Inhaler
By Corey B. Schuler, MS, DC, LN, CNS Salt therapies, which include gargling with salt water, neti pots and salt caves (speleotherapy), have been used for thousands of years in both traditional and modern medical practices. They have been used to treat mouth infections, sore throats as well as upper...