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Vitamin D, Hormones Dr. Kristiana Engelhardt Vitamin D, Hormones Dr. Kristiana Engelhardt

Vitamin D and It’s Role in Hormone Health

Vitamin D deficiency is SO common. There’s research showing that approximately 35% of adults in the United States have vitamin D deficiency. Why does this matter? Well, this vitamin (or pro-hormone) plays a role in so many functions in our body. As most of us know, it’s critical for building bone, but it can also reduce inflammation, reduce occurrence of illness and may even reduce cancer cell growth. And although it’s such a simple deficiency to test for, most doctors aren’t doing adequate testing to ensure their patients aren’t deficient.

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My Experience with Seed Cycling

What the f*ck is seed cycling and does it actually work? Let’s talk about it. Seed cycling has become a hot topic on the internet recently. It is an alternative medicine practice believed to help regulate reproductive hormones, and ultimately help women who experience scanty periods, painful periods, PMS, and other period concerns. There is no scientific research to prove seed cycling actually works, but the practice has been around for a long time and many women do believe it eases some of their period problems.


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