The menstrual cycle is a complex, physiological process influencing the health of reproductive aged women. When discussing female health, it is imperative to stress the importance of a healthy, nutritionally rich diet.

In this episode Dr. Daina Parent, Clinical Educator at Standard Process, interviews Dr. Jaqueline Smeaton, Naturopathic Physician and founder of Hello Fertility.

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a member of the Fabaceae (pea) family, a medicinal herb with a wide range of clinical, culinary, and cosmetic applications. Also known as Greek clover, alhova, mehi, medhika, and hu la ba, the leaves of the annual, yellow-flowered fenugreek plant are reminiscent of clovers; Trigonella is derived from the ancient Greek word for “three-angled.” Its seeds taste bitter and are known for use in cooking and medicine, particularly traditional Ayurvedic medicine, traditional Arabian, Greek, and Indian medicine, and traditional Chinese medicine. Fenugreek extracts are also common ingredients in soaps and cosmetics.1