https://www.fern-naturopath.com/blogdatabase daily 0.75 2025-04-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e5696c29962e2df3b9495b/734e52cd-2797-4389-8188-fe46a80885aa/Flower+Blue%402x.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e5696c29962e2df3b9495b/6d1543f2-9d41-426b-8320-80bd98e95211/Group+68.png https://www.fern-naturopath.com/blogdatabase/pcos-or-hypothalamic-amenorrhea monthly 0.5 2025-04-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e5696c29962e2df3b9495b/b8b3aab9-179b-4913-8c36-5d2cbcde352b/Fern+Naturopath+%282%29.png BLOG DATABASE - PCOS or Hypothalamic Amenorrhea? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.fern-naturopath.com/blogdatabase/pcos-is-not-just-about-your-ovaries monthly 0.5 2025-04-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e5696c29962e2df3b9495b/a45e3afa-4a99-4dbe-a91f-a94a928ca1d3/_.jpeg BLOG DATABASE - PCOS is Not Just About Your Ovaries - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e5696c29962e2df3b9495b/b87bc6d3-2be6-48af-b5eb-4b10b13daa92/Polycystic+Ovarian+Syndrome_+Myths%2C+what+is+is%2C_.jpg BLOG DATABASE - PCOS is Not Just About Your Ovaries - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.fern-naturopath.com/blogdatabase/my-ha-story monthly 0.5 2024-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e5696c29962e2df3b9495b/530ca356-1ba8-4cfa-a52f-d0e1986892eb/DSC_4215.jpg BLOG DATABASE - My HA Story - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.fern-naturopath.com/blogdatabase/cervical-mucus-why-it-matters-for-womens-health monthly 0.5 2024-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e5696c29962e2df3b9495b/81130a70-de65-4c41-bf39-71a07c3749c0/_.jpeg BLOG DATABASE - Cervical Mucus: Why It Matters for Women's Health - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.fern-naturopath.com/blogdatabase/guide-to-bbt-tracking monthly 0.5 2024-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e5696c29962e2df3b9495b/b753ad9a-ddfa-4d6b-a779-da86e36d6a9b/KTMP_A_1735927_F0001_OC.jpg BLOG DATABASE - Guide to BBT Tracking - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.fern-naturopath.com/blogdatabase/understanding-hormonal-fluctuations-throughout-the-menstrual-cycle monthly 0.5 2024-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e5696c29962e2df3b9495b/f91c0608-52c2-4df6-b6a8-a41456a242ff/The-Menstraul-Cycle-768x837.png BLOG DATABASE - Understanding Hormonal Fluctuations Throughout the Menstrual Cycle - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.fern-naturopath.com/blogdatabase/a-beginners-guide-to-female-reproductive-hormones monthly 0.5 2024-04-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64e5696c29962e2df3b9495b/22d292dd-f16b-445f-8e09-663b3481058c/the+aesthetic+-+yellow+bliss.jpeg BLOG DATABASE - A Beginner's Guide to Female Reproductive Hormones - Let’s introduce you to the four key players in the reproductive cycle. FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone): FSH is a hormone released by the pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain. It is regulated by signals from the hypothalamus as well as feedback from estrogen levels in the body. Its levels rise in the first half of the cycle and stimulate the ovaries to produce follicles, each containing an egg. Its fluctuation is a signal for the body to prepare for ovulation. LH (Luteinizing Hormone): Like FSH, LH is produced in the pituitary gland, stimulated by the hypothalamus, and regulated by the levels of other hormones in the body, including FSH and estrogen. LH works alongside FSH; the rise of LH triggers the release of an egg from the ovary. This process is known as ovulation. LH is crucial for both the maturation of the ovarian follicle and the subsequent release of the egg. Estrogen: Estrogen is actually a group of hormones. There are three primary forms of estrogen: Estradiol (E2): the most potent and prevalent form of estrogen in women of childbearing age. Estriol (E3): a weaker form of estrogen compared to estradiol and most significant during pregnancy. It's produced in large amounts by the placenta. Estrone (E1): another form of estrogen, which becomes the dominant form after menopause. Estrogen is mainly produced in the ovaries and its production is stimulated by the follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). Fat cells and the adrenal gland can also produce smaller amounts. Estrogen plays a pivotal role in the development and maintenance of female secondary sexual characteristics, such as breast development and the distribution of body fat. It also prepares the body for potential pregnancy by thickening the lining of the uterus during the menstrual cycle. The rise in estrogen levels can also boost our mood and energy; however, fluctuations can also result in premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms. Aside from its role in reproductive health, estrogen is crucial in maintaining bone health and skin elasticity. Progesterone: Progesterone is another key hormone in the female reproductive system, essential for regulating the menstrual cycle and maintaining pregnancy. Its production is triggered by luteinizing hormone (LH). After ovulation, if fertilisation occurs, progesterone levels remain high to support the developing pregnancy. If fertilisation does not occur, progesterone levels drop, leading to menstruation. During pregnancy, the placenta becomes the major source of progesterone. Apart from its role in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy, progesterone is believed to have a calming effect on the brain. 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Collagen plays a crucial role in various bodily functions, including: Skin Health: Collagen forms a fibrous network in the skin, providing structural support which is essential for skin elasticity and firmness. It aids in skin hydration and is also important for wound healing and tissue regeneration. Joint Health: Collagen is a major component of cartilage, the tissue that protects your joints. With age, decreased collagen can lead to degenerative joint disorders such as osteoarthritis. Bone Health: Collagen acts as a scaffold in our bone (aka bone matrix) which helps the integration of minerals, such as calcium, into the bone. While minerals like calcium are important for bone strength, collagen provides flexibility to help prevent the breaking of the bone. Muscle Mass and Strength: As mentioned, collagen is the most abundant protein in the body, and we all know how important protein is for building and maintaining muscle. In fact, studies suggest that collagen supplements help boost muscle mass in people with sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass that happens with age. Heart Health: Collagen provides the structure for our blood vessels providing it with elasticity and flexibility, particularly in your arteries, the blood vessel that bring blood to your heart. Gut Health: Collagen helps in forming connective tissue and can be beneficial for the protective lining of the gastrointestinal tract. 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