Hormone Balance
Research on thyroid, sex hormones and the things that disrupt them.
Menopausal Hormone Therapy: Benefits and Risks
How well hormone therapy works for hot flashes, who it suits, what the Women's Health Initiative and later studies show about risk, and what to try first.
AshwagandhaClinical Evidence and Dosing
Trial evidence for anxiety, sleep, testosterone, and thyroid plus KSM-66 vs Sensoril extract comparison and dosing guidance
Hormone BalanceThe Estrobolome: How Your Gut Bacteria Control Estrogen Levels
How gut bacteria regulate estrogen reabsorption through beta-glucuronidase enzymes, and what diet and probiotics can do to support healthy hormonal balance
AshwagandhaWhat It Is and How It Works
Ashwagandha's adaptogenic properties and its effects on cortisol and the stress response
Hormone BalanceXenoestrogens and Endocrine Disruptors
How synthetic chemicals in everyday products mimic estrogen, disrupt hormones, and what you can do about it
Hashimoto's ThyroiditisNatural Management of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Evidence-based nutritional and lifestyle strategies — selenium, vitamin D, myo-inositol, and dietary changes — that reduce thyroid autoantibodies and support thyroid function
Thyroid HealthSupporting Thyroid Function
Environmental and lifestyle factors that impair thyroid function, and evidence-based strategies for supporting it
Thyroid HealthThe Master Gland
How the thyroid regulates metabolism through T3 and T4, common dysfunction patterns, and the nutrients it needs to function
PCOSNatural Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Evidence-based diet, supplement, and lifestyle strategies for managing PCOS symptoms and improving hormonal balance naturally
DHEADHEA: The Adrenal Hormone That Declines With Age
DHEA is the most abundant steroid hormone in the body and a precursor to both testosterone and estrogen — but levels drop 80-90% by old age.
Maca RootEnergy, Fertility, and Hormonal Balance
How Lepidium meyenii supports libido, reproductive health, energy, and menopausal symptoms without directly altering hormone levels
DIMEstrogen Metabolism and Hormone Balance
How DIM from cruciferous vegetables shifts estrogen toward safer metabolites, supporting hormone balance, breast health, and prostate health
EndometriosisNatural Management of Endometriosis
Evidence-based dietary, supplement, and lifestyle strategies for reducing endometriosis pain and supporting hormonal balance
Seed CyclingSeed Cycling for Hormonal Support
The protocol, the theory, and an honest look at what the evidence does and doesn't support
Sea VegetablesBladderwrack: The North Atlantic Brown Seaweed Behind Iodine, Phlorotannins, and Hormone Balance
Why Fucus vesiculosus has been used for thyroid and hormone support for centuries, what its phlorotannins actually do, and where the modern evidence is strong versus thin
Intermittent FastingFasting and Women: Hormones, Cycles, and Thyroid
Is intermittent fasting different for women? What trials show on sex hormones, periods, PCOS and thyroid medicine, and when to skip fasting.
ZincImmune and Hormones
How zinc supports immune defense, hormonal balance, gut integrity, and sensory function — plus the practical details of absorption and dosing
Lactobacillus ReuteriGut Health, Immunity, and the Gut-Brain Axis
What clinical trials show for the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri: shorter childhood diarrhea, a modest boost to H. pylori treatment, mixed results for infant colic, and early animal work on oxytocin
FennelDigestion, Hormones, and Antimicrobial Properties
How fennel's active compounds support gut health, relieve menstrual pain, ease menopausal symptoms, and fight pathogens
InositolMyo-Inositol: Insulin, Hormones, and Calm
How myo-inositol supports blood sugar regulation, PCOS, fertility, and anxiety through its role as a cellular messenger
ParabensParabens: Estrogen-Mimicking Preservatives in Cosmetics and Personal Care
A family of synthetic preservatives in lotions, shampoos, makeup, and food that mimic estrogen — detected in 99% of Americans and accumulated intact in human breast tissue
Royal JellyBrain Health, Hormonal Balance, and Longevity
How the queen bee's exclusive food — rich in 10-HDA — supports cognitive function, menopausal comfort, skin integrity, and cardiovascular health
HopsSleep, Anxiety, and Hormonal Balance
How the bitter compounds in hops — humulone, xanthohumol, and 8-prenylnaringenin — calm the nervous system, improve sleep quality, and support hormonal health through GABA and estrogen receptor pathways.
CortisolThe Stress Hormone: How Cortisol Shapes Your Health
How the body's primary stress hormone works, what happens when it stays elevated too long, and evidence-based ways to bring it back into balance.
FenugreekBlood Sugar, Hormones, and Digestive Health
How this ancient seed stabilizes blood sugar, supports testosterone, aids digestion, and helps nursing mothers
Indole-3-CarbinolCruciferous Vegetables, Estrogen, and Cancer Protection
How I3C from broccoli and cabbage shifts estrogen metabolism and reduces cancer risk
PhthalatesPhthalates: Hidden Hormone Disruptors
What phthalates are, how they disrupt hormones and reproductive health, and practical steps to reduce exposure
Saw PalmettoProstate, Hair, and Hormones
How saw palmetto inhibits DHT and what the evidence actually shows for prostate health and hair loss
Tongkat AliTestosterone, Stress, and Vitality
How this Southeast Asian root herb supports testosterone levels, lowers cortisol, and improves energy and sexual health
PerchlorateThyroid Disruption and Exposure
How perchlorate from rocket fuel, fertilizers, and contaminated water blocks thyroid hormone production — and who is most at risk
IodineThyroid Essential
Why iodine deficiency is still widespread, how the thyroid depends on it, and practical ways to optimize intake
BoronBone, Hormones, and Brain
How this overlooked trace mineral supports bone density, sex hormone balance, and cognitive function
SpearmintHormones, Memory, and Anti-Inflammatory Support
How spearmint tea and extract lower excess androgens in PCOS, improve working memory in older adults, and reduce inflammation through rosmarinic acid and carvone
Brazil NutsSelenium, Thyroid Support, and Cardiovascular Health
How eating just 1-2 Brazil nuts per day can restore selenium status, support thyroid function, and protect against oxidative stress better than selenium supplements.
Tribulus TerrestrisTestosterone, Libido, and Sexual Health
How this Mediterranean and South Asian herb affects sexual function, testosterone levels, and overall vitality — and where the evidence holds up
Calcium D-GlucarateLiver Detox and Estrogen Metabolism
How this naturally occurring compound supports Phase II liver detoxification and helps clear excess estrogens and carcinogens
PregnenoloneThe Mother Hormone
Pregnenolone is the upstream precursor to nearly every steroid hormone in the body — and a neurosteroid that directly supports brain function, mood, and memory.