Blog by Kate Vazquez
Estrogen Dominance Patterns

Estrogen Dominance Patterns

After running and analyzing countless functional hormonal labs with my clients, I continue to notice a common pattern with their results….they all have estrogen dominance.  This hormonal imbalance could be causing your annoying and even painful symptoms. Estrogen...

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PMS is NOT Normal

PMS is NOT Normal

Did you know even though many women deal with PMS and painful cramping during their periods, that it is not actually normal? Your body is actually supposed to function with symptom-free periods. PMS symptoms such as painful cramps, inflated anxiety, sore breasts,...

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Is Your Sunscreen Toxic or Safe?

Is Your Sunscreen Toxic or Safe?

Did you know that most skincare products contain toxic ingredients that can cause a hormone imbalance? This can really throw your whole body out of whack causing a lot of symptoms that make you feel crappy. Unfortunately, many of these chemicals are legal in the US...

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What to do if You Have an Estrogen Dominance

What to do if You Have an Estrogen Dominance

If you suspect you have an estrogen dominance you may be trying to figure out what to do next. Are you one of the 90% of women who suffers from symptoms like PMS, weight gain, anxiety, fatigue, and headaches? Maybe you’ve heard the term “estrogen dominance,” but you...

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I Was Addicted to Caffeine

I Was Addicted to Caffeine

Have you ever heard of FitAid?  Well, it was giving me a rush of caffeine and I became addicted to it.  No, this isn’t a story from years ago. It was literally just a few months ago. 🙃 I sort of played it off as it was at least a “healthy” caffeine source to...

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Birth Control Does Not Treat Hormonal Imbalance

Birth Control Does Not Treat Hormonal Imbalance

Did you know that Birth Control Pills are commonly prescribed for hormonal imbalance when if fact they do not treat hormonal imbalance at all? I want to bring awareness and educate you because according to the CDC from 2011-2015, about 79% of women aged 14-44 were...

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Estrogen Dominance

Estrogen Dominance

Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance I’m seeing a common occurrence of women having estrogen dominance due to a lower level of progesterone, with or without higher levels of estrogen. Estrogen dominance occurs from inflammatory foods, constipation, stress, and exposure to...

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What’s in your Deodorant?

What’s in your Deodorant?

Let’s talk about deodorant! Deodorants that are antiperspirants contain aluminum which clog your sweat glands to prevent you from sweating. However, this keeps us from getting rid of toxins. In addition to aluminum, there are other chemicals that could affect our...

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Seed Cycling to Balance Your  Hormones

Seed Cycling to Balance Your Hormones

Have you heard of seed cycling? Seed cycling involves consuming certain seeds such as flax, pumpkin, sunflower, and sesame during certain phases of the menstrual cycle. These seeds contain healthy fats and vital nutrients to help support the production and metabolism...

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