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Supporting Women's Health Throughout the Lifecycle
Women’s bodies face a variety of changes throughout the lifecycle. Through puberty, childbearing years, perimenopause, menopause, and beyond, women’s bodies require an approach to wellness that evolves along with them.
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Iron Needs for Female Athletes
Females require a significantly higher intake of iron than males, mostly to make up for the amount that is lost during menstruation. Female athletes are particularly at risk for iron deficiency, particularly those who are energy restricting or following specialty diets.
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Herbs for Healthy Skin
In this episode, naturopathic clinician Angela Hywood returns to the show to talk with host Sara Le Brun-Blashka, MS, to talk about natural approaches to healthy skin, for aging, acne, inflammation, and the skin-gut connection. With herbs like gotu kola, stinging nettle, calendula, and more, you’ll hear all about how slowing down collagen degradation and managing a healthy inflammatory response can do wonders for the skin.
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Herbs and Premenstrual Syndrome
In this episode, naturopathic clinician Angela Hywood returns to the show to talk with host Sara Le Brun Blashka, MS, about the role of herbs in premenstrual syndrome (PMS). According to The Office on Women’s Health within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, over 90 percent of women report premenstrual symptoms at some point in their lives.
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Black Cumin Seed for Digestion, Metabolism, and Women’s Health
Black cumin seed, a common ingredient in Middle Eastern and Asian cuisine, is an herb known for its relief of indigestion, arthritis, and asthma among many other conditions.
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Women: The Gatekeepers of Our Health
Dr. Erika Schwartz leads a discussion on the role of the inflammatory process in hormonal balance throughout the lifespan of women.
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