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Hashimoto’s 101: Everything You Should Know‍

Hormone Imbalances 101

What are hormones? What does it mean to have a hormonal imbalance? How to know if you have one. Learn more with Allara

Weight Training for Hormonal Health

Research indicates that strength training (otherwise known as weight training) can be a beneficial tool in achieving hormone balance.

What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Combating Seasonal Depression

If the question, “what is seasonal affective disorder, and do I have it?” has crossed your mind, then you’re not alone. Read on to learn more.

Building Healthy Habits You’ll Keep

Learn more about how to achieve the best results by building sustainable healthy habits - especially when it come to your health.

Perimenopause 101

What is perimenopause? How does it differ from menopause? This article will be diving into discussing symptoms, treatment options and more!

What Is Metabolic Syndrome?

This article will be diving into metabolic syndrome, what it is, risk factors, implications of this disease, lifestyle changes and more!

Why Holistic Health? Allara’s Approach

This article dives into Allara's focus on a holistic health approach to treat patients with an inclusive system. Read on to learn more!

Endometriosis 101

Endometriosis arises from endometrial tissue growing outside of the uterus. Read on to learn more about endometriosis with Allara!

Allara’s Guide to Hormonal Testing

We’re giving you the breakdown on hormonal testing and metabolic testing and the different testing options available. Let’s dive in.

Should You Avoid Gluten and Dairy If You Have PCOS?

This article dives into science backed evidence about whether you need to avoid gluten or dairy as part of a PCOS diet!

Testing and Treating PCOS: All You Need To Know

This article dives into how to diagnose and test for PCOS and how to treat it. Learn more about PCOS with Allara!

Thyroid Health 101

Did you know that your thyroid, plays a huge role in your hormone and metabolic health? Read on to learn more!

Menstrual Health Education 101

Dive in to this crash-course article about menstrual health. From the phases of the menstrual cycle to tips how to relieve symptoms. Read on!

Common Causes of Stress (And The Effect It Has On Your Body)

This article dives into common stressors and how stress effects the body!

How Birth Control Affects Your Period

How does birth control affect your period? Read on to learn more.

What are the implications of different types of alcohol in regard to hormone balance?

Does alcohol affect your hormones? Are the effects of different alcohol types all the same? Read on to learn more!

Daily Nutritional Requirements: Importance of your Diet with PCOS

If you have PCOS, it's important to know your daily nutritional requirements in order to ease your symptoms. Read on to learn more.

PCOS and Blood Sugar: Tips to Balance Your Blood Sugar

In collaboration with Jessie Inchauspé (@GlucoseGoddess)

Advocating For Yourself With PCOS

In collaboration with Tom and Rachael Sullivan (@MealsSheEats)

PCOS 101: Understanding Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

PCOS 101: Everything you need to know

Chronic Conditions in Women

In this article we will be covering more in depth what constitutes a chronic condition and what the most common conditions are.

What Is Endometriosis?

Endometriosis is a common reproductive health condition that affects 6-10% of women of reproductive age. Learn more with Allara!

Let’s Talk About Thyroid Health

What is your thyroid? What does it do? Where is it? And what hormones does it regulate? Dive in and learn more!

What You Should Know About PCOS and Insulin Resistance

What exactly is insulin resistance? And what is the connection between IR and PCOS? Read on to learn more!

What Causes PCOS?

Answering what causes PCOS, symptoms associated with this reproductive health condition, and why more time and effort needs to be dedicated to understanding it.

Allara’s Guide to Healing PCOS Naturally

Medication isn’t right for everyone with PCOS. If you’re looking for natural ways to heal PCOS, then we’re diving into 4 methods that you can begin implementing in your life today!

PCOS and Sugar: Every Single Thing You Want to Know

We take a look into the relationship between PCOS and sugar. Includes advice to avoid sugar cravings. Read on to learn more!

Why Is Exercise Important? The Benefits of Physical Activity

You may have thought to yourself, “okay, I know I ‘should’ be exercising… but why is exercise important for my daily life?” We dive into the benefits here!

Brown rice vs. white rice: which is better for you?

You’ve likely heard that brown rice is better for you than white rice but is it true? We look at the science on brown rice vs. white rice. Read on to learn more!

5 At-Home Tips for Managing PCOS Pain

Although an uncommon side effect, those who struggle with PCOS pain know it's highly uncomfortable and disruptive to their daily life. Read on to learn more!

How is PCOS Diagnosed?

The process of figuring out whether or not you have PCOS is overwhelming. We explain the signs, symptoms, and when you should get tested. Read on to learn more!

PCOS Diet Advice: Foods To Love

Understanding the best PCOS diet can be confusing. We dove into the science to share some foods that are proven to help manage PCOS. Read on to learn more!

Is PCOS Serious?

We take a dive into the research to answer "is PCOS serious?" Read on to learn about the effects

Laser Hair Removal or Electrolysis For PCOS: Which Is Better?

PCOS can cause hair growth on your face. We weigh the pros and cons of laser hair removal and electrolysis. Read on to learn more!

Allara’s Nutrition Evidence Library

Allara prides itself on being evidence based at every turn. Our nutrition program is built on continued PCOS research. Find our sources here!

Spices and Herbs for PCOS

there any herbs for treating PCOS? In this article, we talk about the top 8 spices and herbs for PCOS. Read on to learn more.

Tips for Eating During the Holidays

Navigating food during the holiday season can be very difficult. Days are packed with endless food-filled gatherings. Here are some diet tips for the holidays!

What is the best diet for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can make it hard to lose weight. We break down the leading scientific evidence to share the best diet approach for PCOS.

How To Test For PCOS (And What To Expect)

The question of “how to test for PCOS'' is a bit more complicated than first meets the eye. We'll help walk you through it.

Raising Awareness and Accessibility for PCOS with ROZES

When it comes to PCOS, we have a long way to go. In particular, expanding conversations to include non-binary and trans folk, raising mone

The Relationship Between Fats and Hormones

From the 1940s onwards, the low-fat diet was an ideology that Americans could get on board with. Until recently. There’s been a noticeable

How To Take Care Of Your Skin During The Summer

If winter means chapped lips and dry skin, then summer can often signal oil-prone breakouts, sun damage, and a very different sort of skin dehydration for some people. So what are the top most important things you can do to keep your

Lola and Allara’s Ultimate Guide to PCOS

According to the CDC, approximately 1 in 10 women of reproductive age have PCOS. Given that number, it’s likely that you - or someone you know - struggle

The Relationship Between PCOS and Endometriosis

Questions like, “Can you have PCOS and endometriosis at the same time?” and “What is the difference between PCOS and endometriosis” are common Google searches for a good reason: both of these reproductive health conditions are chronic, under-diagnosed, and not talked about nearly enough in our

What Are Uterine Fibroids?

According to the U.S Office on Women’s Health, uterine fibroids are typically noncancerous growths that appear on the wall of the uterus. Sometimes women can have uterine fibroids and not know, but sometimes fibroids can be apparent and difficult to live with

What To Look For In A Doctor (Especially If You Have PCOS)

Finding a good doctor isn’t always easy. And it’s not because the US doesn’t offer great physicians: the US’ training for doctors is considered one of the best in the world, comparable to programs in Denmark, the UK, Japan, and South Korea (although it’s worth noting each of these countries’ experts have different strengths, and operate in vastly different medical ...

Tips For Prioritizing Your Hormonal Health

We all know that hormones play a critical role in the body, but what do they do exactly? Are there natural ways we can actively help balance them? And what steps can we take in our daily lives to enjoy food for what it is: something to enjoy