Female health
Female health encompasses a wide range of topics unique to women. Our expert contributors provide information and advice on issues such as reproductive health, hormonal balance, menopause, and overall wellness. Learn about preventative care, healthy lifestyle choices, and medical advancements that can improve your quality of life. Our articles aim to empower women with knowledge and support for every stage of life.
12 Tips to Keep You Cool This Summer – Perimenopause And Hot Flushes
Have you ever felt like your body has turned against you during summer, just as you're trying to relax in the sun, a wave of heat rises from your chest, your skin flushes, and you’re drenched in sweat within seconds?
Beyond Lamaze and Bradley – Why HypnoBirthing Offers a Unique Approach to Birth
When it comes to childbirth education, many expectant families find themselves navigating a maze of classes and philosophies, including Lamaze, Bradley, HypnoBirthing, and others. Each approach offers valuable tools...
Reclaim Your Confidence and Identity After Maternity Leave
When I talk to women returning from maternity leave, there’s often a quiet, unspoken feeling beneath the surface: Have I lost my edge? It’s not just about being out of the office. It’s about how much you changed...
My Top 15 Breastfeeding Essentials
Breastfeeding is hard in many ways. There's the time commitment, physical discomforts, supply management, milk storage, latching logistics, and the list goes on. In this article, I want to share...
5 Tips Every New Parent Needs to Hear About Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding your baby is a personal decision that deserves thoughtful consideration. Like many aspects of motherhood, breastfeeding is a relationship: it requires patience, learning...
The Case Against Bounce-Back Culture
Bounce-back culture has shaped how our society views and values mothers. It sets the expectations about a woman’s appearance after having a baby. A new mother is said to have “bounced back” if she...
Tired, Wired, or Mood-Swung? – Your Hormones Might Be to Blame and Here's How to Reset Naturally
If you’re constantly fatigued, dealing with unpredictable moods, or feeling off in ways you can’t quite explain, your hormones could be part of the picture. Functional medicine offers a deeper...
The Hidden Cost – What Women Are Not Saying About Their GLP-1 Journey
As a health coach who works closely with midlife women, I’ve witnessed an emotional undercurrent that isn’t getting nearly enough attention in the conversation about GLP-1 drugs for weight loss.
Fertility and the Pressure to Keep Going & Why Slowing Down Matters
There are seasons in every woman’s life when everything seems to slow down. Perhaps it’s after a major transition, a period of deep introspection, or simply a time when the body asks for rest.
The Ultimate Guide To Juggling Motherhood And Perimenopause Like A Pro
Let’s be honest motherhood is a full-time mental, emotional, and physical load. Add perimenopause into the mix and suddenly the things that used to feel manageable now feel overwhelming.
The Cannabis Chronicles and Turning the Tide With Plant-Based Relief for Menopause
A Patient's Journey with Cannabis-Based Medical Products. At EthVida, we value real stories for their ability to change perspectives and remove barriers. Today, we are honoured to interview...
The Forgotten Center and Why Women's Power Lives in the Womb, Not the Mind
This is a call to remember what has long been ignored. Beyond roles, responsibilities, and expectations lies a deeper truth, one that begins in the womb. If you’ve felt the quiet pull...
The Importance of Creatine From Peri Through to Post Menopause
For decades, creatine has been used in supplement form by athletes and bodybuilders to improve performance and increase muscle mass. More recently, it has gained recognition...
What to Say to and What Not to Say to a Person Who Is Going Through IVF
Everyone's IVF journey is so sensitive and different. Choose carefully the words you use to express empathy, understanding, and support. In this article, we explore the power of language and the..
How to Survive, and Actually Enjoy Summer During Perimenopause Without Melting Down
Hot flashes, mood swings, and disrupted sleep can make summer feel like a season of survival during perimenopause. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With a few simple adjustments, you can stay...


















