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The Wisdom

We’re on a mission to help you become your own best health advocate, in the doctor’s office and in life. Stay informed and empowered with knowledge written by our expert team of doctors, nutritionists, herbalists, and healers.

All articles in The Wisdom

  • How Stress Affects Your Cycle and What to do About It

    How Stress Affects Your Cycle and What to do About It

    It’s pretty clear: stress and our cycle are connected. At very specific times, too. Studies show heightened vulnerability to psychological...
  • What Perimenopause Means For Your Period

    What Perimenopause Means For Your Period

    Somewhere in your mid-to-late 40s, your entire menstrual cycle is subject to change. This is rooted in upcoming fluctuations in...
  • Cyclical Mastalgia: How To Get Through Breast Pain During Your Period

    Cyclical Mastalgia: How To Get Through Breast Pain During Your Period

    90% of women are affected by premenstrual syndrome (or PMS), and most women experience breast pain related to their menstrual...
  • Beat The Bloat: 4 Remedies for Period Bloating Relief

    Beat The Bloat: 4 Remedies for Period Bloating Relief

    Let’s talk period bloating. It’s that uncomfortable, "I can’t button my pants" feeling that comes on strong during that time...
  • Why Liquid Supplements Are Better For You

    Why Liquid Supplements Are Better For You

    Essential Takeaways  Discover why liquid tinctures (like Elix Cycle Balance) are better than most pills, gummies, and powders.  Learn why...
  • What Are Adaptogens and How Can They Help During My Cycle?

    What Are Adaptogens and How Can They Help During My Cycle?

    Essential Takeaways  Adaptogens assist with stress response due to their ability to increase adaptability to environmental stress and decrease the stress...
  • Recipe: Detox Salad with Immunity-Boosting Vinaigrette

    Recipe: Detox Salad with Immunity-Boosting Vinaigrette

    Essential Takeaways We sat down with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Practitioner and Chef, Zoey Gong (@zoeyxinyigong).  With her background in clinical...
  • 5 Tips for Choosing the Best Herbal Supplements

    5 Tips for Choosing the Best Herbal Supplements

    Essential takeaways:  Not all herbal supplements are created equal. Learn why sourcing is important and what to pay attention to...
  • Hormonal Hierarchy: Sexism & Racism in Women's Health

    Hormonal Hierarchy: Sexism & Racism in Women's Health

      Pc: @wearproclaim Essential takeaways Systemic bias has prevented women and POC from getting access to proper healthcare. Empowered education encourages...