The Connor Wellness Clinic Blog: Women's Health
Thoughts and suggestions on how you can increase your wellness, infinitely...
Period Myth: The Pill Can be Used to Regulate Your Menstrual Cycle
The pill is an oral contraceptive that uses synthetic hormones to shut down your hormone production. By taking the pill, you are effectively suppressing your body’s natural hormones. Therefore, you do not ovulate, nor do you menstruate. The...
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Jamu Shot and Spritzer
Jamu is a traditional herbal drink originating from Java, an Indonesian island. Sold at every market and many street corners, Jamu is a true pick-me-up, boosting tonic. Small but frequent amounts will go a long way to keep a person healthy. It can either...
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3 Reasons Why Knowing Your Lp(a) Level is Key to Your Health
Your blood vessels carry vital nutrients and oxygen to your organs, including your heart and brain, so keeping them healthy and clear is vital to ensure your body stays in top working order. And, if you want to find out where you stand with...
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Make Sure You Get Your Full Thyroid Picture So You Can Live Your Best Life
Your thyroid hormones affect a whole host of vital body functions like your heart rate, metabolism, skin, growth, heat production, fertility, and digestion. And, if you’ve been experiencing some unexpected weight gain, fatigue, digestive...
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Side Effects of Birth Control Pills | Metagenics Institute
Combined hormonal contraceptives are used by over 100 million women worldwide, with the most frequent use in the Western World.1 Of hormonal options, the combined oral contraceptive pill (OCP), also known as “the pill” or birth control pill, is the most common choice,...
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Dairy and Period Pain
Many years ago I discovered something: When I stopped having dairy, I stopped having period pain. Since then, I’ve worked with thousands of patients and I’ve seen the same thing over and over. Stopping dairy can dramatically improve period pain, heavy...
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