Anatomy
Magnesium and the menstrual cycle
Magnesium promotes healthy estrogen clearance and may help to prevent period pain. Magnesium can also relieve symptoms of perimenopause and menopause.
Dr. Lara Briden
Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor with 20 years of experience in women’s health. Her book is the Period Repair Manual—soon to be available in German as well as English. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
Bleeding
Heavy periods? Consider your thyroid
A possible cause of heavy periods is hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid.
Diet & Exercise
How your gut affects your hormones
Did you know the hormones that regulate your menstrual cycle are influenced by your gut?
Bleeding
Natural Period Repair: Tips from Dr. Lara Briden
We asked Lara Briden for some of her best tips for treating irregular cycles.
PMS & PMDD
Using your period app to treat PMS
Naturopathic doctor Lara Briden explains how to use your period tracker for PMS treatment
PCOS
Deep diagnosis: A naturopathic approach to PCOS
How to treat different PCOS presentations from a naturopathic perspective.
PCOS
The link between PCOS and insulin resistance
While PCOS does affect the ovaries and ovulation, it’s actually a full-body endocrine and metabolic disorder that is closely tied to insulin resistance.