Intermittent fasting is a hot topic in the diet and nutrition world. There are many books, blogs, celebrities and even apps touting the many health benefits of this pattern of energy consumption.  The question is whether there is sufficient clinical research to supports these claims. Intermittent fasting has been a part of religious practices for centuries. Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu and Jewish populations all perform intermittent fasting at different times throughout the year.  Clinical studies on intermittent fasting are still quite limited and what we do know comes mostly from: animal studies, a handful of human trials with small sample

For some women, that “time of the month” can be unpredictable, painful, long, short, heavy, and even debilitating to the point that time off work is required.  If you are one of these women, there are some natural things that can help to regulate your cycle and reduce pain. Estrogen and progesterone balance is very important for promoting a regular menstrual cycle and fertility. Chasteberry, also known as Vitex agnus-castus, is a herb that helps to normalize female sex hormones and specifically increases progesterone.  During the second half of a woman’s cycle, known as the luteal phase, progesterone is produced