Progesterone is best known for its role in maintaining pregnancy. Personally, I also appreciate the calming effect of progesterone. If I’m overexcited or I’ve done too many things and in a hurry, I find myself waiting for ovulation, because I know that with the concentration of progesterone, my own experience of security, love and connection
Estrogen dominance means too much estrogen in relation to the luteinizing hormone, i.e. progesterone. The concentration of estrogen naturally varies according to the menstrual cycle, but the concentration can also be affected by hormonal medication, poor digestion and chemicals in the environment. Understanding Estrogen: From Imbalance to Harmony At the beginning of the menstrual cycle,
Hormones have a significant impact on health and mood. When the hormones are in balance, the state of being is also harmonious. Hormones are involved in almost all metabolic processes, fertility, energy production, weight management, sleep-wake rhythm, appetite and body temperature regulation. The production of hormones is subject to precise regulation and the whole is
Various stomach ailments are familiar to almost everyone. Typical complaints include irregular bowel movements, constipation or diarrhea, bloating, and pain. Often, the root cause lies in poor gut health and the microbiome, which can be affected by a stressful lifestyle, an unbalanced diet, or disrupted intestinal bacteria. Everyone’s microbiome is unique, and its well-being is
Hummus is an easy side dish that I make almost every week. There are many recipes, this is my favorite! Chickpeas should be soaked overnight before cooking. I also often add baking soda to the soaking water. There are many recipes, this is my favorite. Ingredients: 3 dl chickpeas Juice of 1 lemon 1/2 dl
These are so good and are part of the standard treat selection. In addition, the recipe is easy and quick, and the ingredients can almost always be found in your cupboard. I recommend trying it if you are coconut lovers. You’ll love it for sure Ingredients: 3 dl coconut flakes 3 tablespoons of melted coconut
The Middle Eastern tomato-egg pie is one of my favorite weekend brunch dishes. I got to know the food last summer and during this winter I have tried different versions of the recipe. I’m not a particularly big fan of tomatoes, and the pasta sauce is mostly green pesto-type, but these flavors took my tongue
Many bug sprays on the market not only have a horrible smell, but are also chemical bombs. One of the essential ingredients in bug repellents is DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide), which has been found to cause health problems. My homemade bug spray mainly contains essential oils that smell good and do not pose a health risk. Almost
