Birth control pills, also known as hormonal contraceptives, are commonly used by women to prevent pregnancy. These pills contain synthetic hormones, among the most common are estrogen and progestin that shut down progesterone and alter the menstrual cycle and prevent ovulation. However, when a woman decides to stop taking birth control for various reasons, her …

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What Effects Does Birth Control Actually Have On Your Period?  Birth control can have various effects on the menstrual cycle, depending on the type of birth control and the individual’s body. For example, hormonal birth control methods such as the pill, the patch, the ring, injections, and hormonal IUDs, work by altering the levels of …

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Here at The Educated Dieter, we want to provide you with a wealth of information on how to optimize your hormone health, and manage menstrual-related symptoms. Some of our top tips for supporting a healthy menstrual cycles with our clients include the following … Balancing Blood Sugar BloodBlood sugar imbalances can have a profound effect …

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Hypothyroidism is a common condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone, which is responsible for regulating your clients metabolism. When metabolism slows down due to chronic low calorie dieting and high cortisol it can lead many to developing either sub optimal thyroid function or worse clinical hypothyroidism. This dis-ease in …

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I used to never be a “morning person”.  The truth is, I would wake up late and in chaos, just like most of the world. I hated hearing the sound of my alarm clock, I didn’t like kids jumping on my head at 7:30 am, I didn’t like the dogs scratching the paint off my …

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Stress is an inevitable part of life. However, when it becomes chronic, it can have detrimental effects on your health. One of the many ways stress can impact your body is by contributing to insulin resistance, a condition in which our cells become less responsive to insulin, a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels. …

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