Femmenessence Blog
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS):
What you need to know
By Kim Ross, DCN & Mona Fahoum, ND
Reviewed by Deanna Minich, Ph.D.
September 20, 2023
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, is considered one of women's most common endocrine and metabolic issues.
Reviewed by Deanna Minich, Ph.D.
September 20, 2023
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, is considered one of women's most common endocrine and metabolic issues.
- Tags: PCOS
Top 10 Tips for Hormone Balance and Healthy Body Composition
By Kim Ross, DCN, CNS, IFMCP and Deanna Minich, PhD, CNS, IFMCP
June 19, 2023
The ability to lose and maintain a healthy weight while also having sufficient muscle mass can be complex and involves many factors.
June 19, 2023
The ability to lose and maintain a healthy weight while also having sufficient muscle mass can be complex and involves many factors.
- Tags: hormones, weight loss
Benefits of Salt Therapies and the Original Himalayan Salt Inhaler
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. We can now break down and analyze old remedies to see how they actually work and if they are scientifically valid – and salt therapies appear indeed to be valid.
- Tags: Health
Melatonin and Breastfeeding: the surprising new breastfeeding benefit that may help your baby (and you) get some sleep.
Melatonin’s role in your baby’s health conception through childhood
Women and Heart Disease - Race and Ethnicity Matters
By Dr. Tori Hudson, ND
Examine your health on an individual basis and consider all the very unique factors that personally impact cardiovascular health.
Examine your health on an individual basis and consider all the very unique factors that personally impact cardiovascular health.
- Tags: Heart
Menopause and Heart Health
By Dr. Tori Hudson, ND
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, accounting for over a third of all deaths. However, those numbers jump even higher in post-menopausal women,
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, accounting for over a third of all deaths. However, those numbers jump even higher in post-menopausal women,
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...
- Tags: Bone Health
PCOS and Infertility
By Mona Fahoum, ND
Reviewed by Tori Hudson, ND
September 1, 2022
One of the most common side effects of PCOS is infertility. The best news is that the very preconception health steps you would ideally take to have a perfectly healthy baby are the same steps you would want to take to reverse PCOS.
Reviewed by Tori Hudson, ND
September 1, 2022
One of the most common side effects of PCOS is infertility. The best news is that the very preconception health steps you would ideally take to have a perfectly healthy baby are the same steps you would want to take to reverse PCOS.
- Tags: PCOS, Trying to Conceive
PCOS and Hair Loss
By Mona Fahoum, ND
Reviewed by Tori Hudson, ND
September 15, 2023
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects approximately 5 million women in the US many of whom experience excessive hair loss. If you’re experiencing hair loss or thinning hair as a result of PCOS, there’s a reason why and the good news is, you have choices help handle the excess hair in your hairbrush.
Reviewed by Tori Hudson, ND
September 15, 2023
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects approximately 5 million women in the US many of whom experience excessive hair loss. If you’re experiencing hair loss or thinning hair as a result of PCOS, there’s a reason why and the good news is, you have choices help handle the excess hair in your hairbrush.