Holy Hormones Journal: We can no longer ignore the fact that hormonal birth control may indeed be behind perinatal depression, and anxiety. We can no longer ignore the fact that women going into pregnancy do not have the nutritional status to maintain their health as well as the health of their developing fetus. We can no longer ignore that fact that maternal mortality in the United States is … [Read more...]
Mental Health and Pregnancy – Due to Birth Control?
Holy Hormones Journal: - Pretty compelling picture right? What do you think this artist had in mind - women bringing children into a world that is not our reality - that is crumbling around us? That is one thought - and certainly in some parts of the world this is applicable. However, chances are this is not the entire story - even though data and stats show that women are more abused during … [Read more...]
Trauma, Hormones and Mental Health
But not all children who experience early life stress go on to develop mental illness. It seems how you cope with stressful experiences is not only influenced by your prior experiences, but also your genes, coping responses and brain regulation. Chemicals in the brain such as cortisol and oxytocin are important for stress and emotional regulation. How Childhood Trauma Changes Our Hormones, And … [Read more...]
Study: Birth Control and Suicide – Adolescents at Higher Risk
Holy Hormones Journal: What we have suspected and known for quite some time has now been validated. What good can come from a synthetic hormonal contraceptive that suppresses a vital part of the brain, affecting the neurological, endocrine and immune systems - while depleting vital nutrients needed to maintain a healthy mental/emotional state of mind. I do have a copy of the study. … [Read more...]
Depressed? On Birth Control?
Holy Hormones Journal: In 2015 the Institute for Women’s Policy Research released data on emerging health risks for women in the US. Nos. 2 and 3 were mental health and suicide respectively. Disturbing. not to mention other analysis of CDC data showed that women are on par with premature deaths in Mexico - even though the US spends 10 time's as much on health care. And now it appears that birth … [Read more...]
1,000’s of women experiencing Depo adverse reactions
Holy Hormones Journal: Despite thousands of women experiencing Depo adverse reactions, one of the worst methods of birth control on the market, this birth control vaccine continues to be widely used globally. So for the hundreds of women who have posted questions on my blog about side effects on the shot or during withdrawal - and yes, it is a drug withdrawal - know you are not alone. Thousands … [Read more...]
Teen Depression and Heart Disease
Holy Hormones Journal: Has anyone noticed - a downward spiral in health care? Years ago, - ok many, many years ago... the media reported on the failing health of the elderly. Ok. We get that.... but now we are beginning to understand that even this premise will be challenged as we comprehend the evidence-based science that shows that our elderly parents can now age with grace instead of … [Read more...]
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