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I’ll Admit it…the Hobby Lobby Ruling Irritated Me Too.

by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Jul 2, 2014 | Article, Birth Control, Clinician Resources, For Patients, Pelvic Health

There was a small firestorm of controversy on my Facebook page reflective of the media firestorm of controversy after the Supreme Court’s recent decision to allow Hobby Lobby to limit the contraceptive choices it will pay for for its employees who are covered by their...

What Happens When You Say, “Yes.”

by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | May 14, 2014 | Article, Clinician Resources, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Health Coaching, Pelvic Health, Stress

Last week was one of the best, most interesting, and most fun weeks in my entire 15-year career in women’s health. I had the great fortune of being invited to teach at three events in London and Ireland. I was one of the teachers involved in Jenny...

Healthy Estrogen Smoothie for Vaginal Dryness

by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Mar 31, 2014 | Article, Clinician Resources, Estrogen, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Gluten Free, Hormone Balance, Painful Sex, Pelvic Health, Postnatal Recovery, Stress

Vaginal dryness and painful sex are common side effects of hormonal imbalance. When women struggle with low hormone levels, including low estrogen, there can be many root causes. During the postpartum period and during the time when a woman breastfeeds, lower...

3 Great Ways to Lower Stress to Improve Painful Sex

by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Jan 14, 2014 | Article, Clinician Resources, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Painful Sex, Pelvic Health, Stress

You now know that stress may be a big part of your patient’s painful sex and low libido. But, what has been proven to help women shift from feeling stressed to having a healthy and pleasurable sex life? Click on the video below to see three of my top strategies...

Do your patients struggle with period pain?

by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Jan 3, 2014 | Article, Clinician Resources, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, Pelvic Health

Did you know that taking fish oil has been shown to help with painful periods (dysmenorrhea)? Click on the video below to watch and see how balancing the omega-3 and omega-6 fats in your patient’s diets can help to relieve period pain. Plus, healthy fat balance...

How To Lose Weight if You Struggle with PCOS

by Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, NBC-HWC | Sep 18, 2013 | Article, Clinician Resources, For Patients, Functional Nutrition, PCOS, Pelvic Health

If you’re struggling with PCOS, every time you see your doctor she’s probably telling you to lose weight. You’re thinking to yourself, “I would love to lose weight, but I have no idea how! I have tried everything, and nothing has worked so far!” You’re at your...

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