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Your Basal Body Temperature

5/19/2021

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You have no doubt heard about the importance of mapping your Basal Body Temperature (BBT) when it comes to fertility and ovulation, but did you know that your BBT can also reveal so much more?

Often times our BBT can reveal issues with fertility in regard to missed ovulation months, or chronically low temperature which can potentially point to a thyroid issue. It can also reveal delayed ovulation, commonly seen in older moms.

So why is it important to track your BBT? Obviously if you are trying to conceive its important to know what your cycle is doing instead of just using an online app. Often times I've had patients/clients come to see me who are using online apps to track ovulation, however many of these online programs don't track YOUR body, but instead give you the general ovulation cycles for the physiology of a healthy 25 year old female. Since we are all different, this can often be misleading and disheartening to individuals seeking to track their fertile window or hormonal health.

Since its Wellness Wednesday, I wanted to share with you a bit more info about the BBT, what it is, what it means, how to track it for ovulation cycles, but also how to potentially get a heads up on your hormonal health as well.

I hope you enjoy this article!

In Health and Wellness,
Petra - DNM, CHT

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Women's Health Week - Understanding Your Amazing Body!

5/14/2021

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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

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Understanding Herbs - Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

5/3/2021

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​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
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    Petra Sovcov is not a Medical Doctor (MD) nor a Naturopath (ND), she is a Clinical Herbal Therapist (CHT) and holds a Doctorate in Natural Medicine (DNM). The suggestions or recommendations made on this site  are not meant to be a substitute for advice from your MD, or as a substitute for any prescriptions you may be taking. Suggestions followed will be the responsibility of the reader, and are stated with the intention of interest and education only. If you have a health issue, please see your primary care physician (MD) first and foremost.

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