by Dr. Francesca LeBlanc | Apr 25, 2024 | HORMONES
The connection between high cortisol levels and trauma is crucial to understand. Stress and traumatic events affect the body more than you know. Particularly, the endocrine and nervous systems. You know cortisol as the “stress hormone.” I talk about it A...
by Dr. Francesca LeBlanc | Apr 12, 2024 | HORMONES, stress
Estrogen dominance is a situation where certain hormonal levels in a woman’s body go haywire (if YKYK!), which can lead to a bunch of different issues. Too much circulating estrogen can be a contributing factor for PCOS, PMS, PMDD, endometriosis and many more...
by Dr. Francesca LeBlanc | Mar 29, 2024 | HORMONES
Looking to switch to a non-hormonal method? Trying to get pregnant? Simply seeking a change after experiencing unwelcome side effects? The transition off hormonal birth control can be liberating. Yes, liberating! Hormonal birth control did NOT work for me. Big thanks...
by Dr. Francesca LeBlanc | Mar 25, 2024 | HORMONES, MENTAL HEALTH
If you are one of the millions of women who grapple with PMDD (Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder), the days leading up to your menstrual cycle can feel like an emotional abyss. PMDD is not just about facing PMS (Pre-Menstrual Syndrome) with a bit more intensity....
by Dr. Francesca LeBlanc | Mar 19, 2024 | HORMONES, NUTRITION
Finding the right protein powder can be a game-changer for women dealing with hormonal imbalances. For me personally, I started an experiment at the end of last year following what was a sh*t year – all of last year I really struggled to get at least 90g...
by Dr. Francesca LeBlanc | Feb 26, 2024 | HORMONES
Hormonal imbalances can sneak up on us. And honestly, disrupt our day-to-day lives. You may not even notice some imbalances! Well, fear not! I got you. There are simple yet effective ways to keep our hormones happy and our bodies in balance. From the foods we eat to...
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