Sure, we receive sex education in school, we of course know the basics of how our body works, but away from anatomy and physiology classes, has anyone ever sat you down to discuss exactly what happens with your hormones during your cycle? 

Your body is amazing and creates a harmony and balance all its own throughout the month. However, sometimes due to environmental exposure, hormonal imbalance, dietary issues, stress, or even the rise and fall of daily life, our natural balance can become skewed. When this happens we can run into problems which can manifest as issues with our menstrual cycle. Fibroids, endometriosis, issues with infertility, early onset of peri-menopause, or uncomfortable symptoms associated with peri menopause and menopause (to simply name a few) are some of the many issues that can be impacted by hormonal imbalance.

Unlike in other articles, I will not be offering information on herbs, supplements, or lifestyle modifications, but instead my goal is to educate you on the three stages of your cycle and the various hormones that are released in your body along with what they do and how they work.

I hope you enjoy the article. If you would like to reach out and speak to me more about women's health, please feel free to contact me (contact info in webpage), or send a direct message via one of the clinic's various social media outlets.

In health and wellness,
Petra - DNM, CHT

​Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis), we know it for its beautiful scent and volatile oils. It is one of our basic gentle sedative plants, as it nourishes and sustains the nervous system.

Yet there is so much more to Lemon Balm than calming and fragrant tea. In this monograph, explore the herb for its other properties, such as its anti-viral actions against herpes simplex, its helpful actions in autonomic disorders, neuralgic pains, and its more modern uses as an essential oil and hydrosol.

I hope you enjoy this learning opportunity!
Petra - Doctor of Natural Medicine, Clinical Herbal Therapist