Lactogenic Foods

Lactogenic Foods

Lactogenic Foods are foods that can help to increase breast milk production Asparagus, Green beans, Carrots (especially carrot seeds), Yam, Watercress, Sweet potatoes, Dandelion greens, Peas, Beet, and all other  green leafy vegetables Parsley, fennel, fenugreek, and...
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a collection of recurrent emotional and physical symptoms that occurs a few days before a woman’s menstrual cycle. It can differ between people hence treatments for PMS can vary drastically.   The imbalance in the levels of estrogen...
PCOS and Diet

PCOS and Diet

I found a great article about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. The article summarises some of the mechanisms of the syndrome, specifically insulin resistance.   When insulin levels are reduced this helps to balance hormones and alleviate the symptoms of PCOS.  ...