Why hormone health and holistic care matter. And how managing those can lead to a happier, healthier life.

It all starts with puberty. You might have had your Phys Ed teacher or parents talk about your body during this time and the changes to expect. In your 20s and 30s, it might be about getting pregnant or not getting pregnant. This is when tracking a cycle might first begin. Those stages might last for years and change from one plan to another. During this time, there are mostly ten-minute OBGYN appointments once a year. From there, it might be fertility medications and/or postpartum hormone changes, as well as perimenopause and then menopause, as well as various other hormonal imbalances sprinkled in between. By the time most women reach the perimenopause stage of life, they are often in the dark about cycle tracking and hormonal swings and what types of nourishments, exercise, and treatments can help them feel more balanced and healthier. To read the full article and the full interview with Abbie Gross, an herbalist, postpartum doula, and holistic natural foods chef, read here.