Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal disorder affecting millions of women worldwide. While it can be challenging to manage, a functional nutrition approach offers a promising solution that focuses on addressing the root causes of PCOS rather than just managing its symptoms. In this blog post, we will explore what PCOS is, the role of functional nutrition, and how to manage PCOS from a functional nutrition perspective.

While the benefits of hormonal contraception are undeniable, it is essential to acknowledge the potential negative side effects it can have on women's health, particularly concerning hormonal imbalances. In this blog post, we delve into some of the adverse effects of hormonal birth control and explore how it can contribute to hormonal imbalances.

Functional medicine and functional nutrition provide an empowering and personalized approach to women's health and hormone balance. By focusing on the root causes of health issues, incorporating targeted dietary interventions, and addressing lifestyle factors, these disciplines offer a comprehensive framework for optimizing women's well-being.

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Estrogen dominance is a hormone imbalance that can cause many unpleasant symptoms, such as heavy periods, breast tenderness, acne, fatigue, mood swings, weight gain, cramps, period pain, and more. Learn more about what estrogen dominance is and how to know if you have it in this Grace Functional Nutrition blog post.

Hormone imbalances and PMS are greatly affected by the food you eat. Check out this Grace Functional Nutrition blog post to learn what foods to eat to help you balance your hormones so that you can have easy, PMS-free periods.

Hormonal birth control is often given to women not to prevent pregnancy but rather to cover up the symptoms of hormone imbalances. Unfortunately, birth control causes many side effects, but there are rarely discussed. Read this Grace Functional Nutrition blog post to learn the side effects of hormonal birth control so you can decide if it’s right for your body, and learn why getting to the root cause of you hormone imbalances is important.