You may have heard the claim that hormones are behind everything. That they are responsible for weight gain, mood swings, and cravings. At Femvia, we often talk about hormones because we know how important a role they play in the lives of (not only) women. That's why we're bringing you a mini series of articles on hormonal health, in which you'll find out how hormones affect the body, why they may be behind some of your problems, and what to do to finally have your hormones on your side, not against you! What are hormones? Hormones are chemicals produced by endocrine glands. These glands include the thyroid, adrenal glands, pancreas, ovaries in women, and testicles in men. They are classified...

Nutritional supplements are products that help to "replenish" nutrients that we cannot cover in food. Although our diet should always be varied and nutritious, it may not always be enough for us to receive enough of all nutrients . Whether due to a currently increased need for a given substance, or for example due to increased stress, certain food choices or deteriorated soil quality. Today we will mainly look at the aforementioned vitamins and minerals , how they are absorbed in the body, and how to choose the highest quality ones.

PCOS isn't just about hormones. Polycystic ovary syndrome, also known as PCOS, is a metabolic and hormonal condition in which a woman's body produces excess androgens, male hormones. It is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women of reproductive age, affecting 6-12% of women worldwide.( 1 )

From the point of view of herbs, if a woman wants to relieve digestion, I recommend fennel , which improves digestion, aronia, which harmonizes the organs with internal secretion, chicory, which supports the liver and pancreas. An excellent herb for PMS and menstruation is yarrow, it regulates digestion and the cycle, contains tannins and therefore relieves pain . If the pain is really strong, meadowsweet is excellent , which contains salicylates, which are substances that reduce and relieve pain. If you are bothered by swollen breasts, headaches and fatigue , I recommend Ginkgo biloba extract , few people know that it is an excellent herb for women. Of course, the body can benefit from tea made from lemon balm, valerian,...