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How does Vitex work in the female body? Hint: it starts in the brain! Part II female reproductive system hormonal imbalance ovulation progesterone

(This is part II in my Vitex Blog Series. For part I, see here: For the Love of Vitex, Chaste Tree and Monkā€™s Pepper)

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Itā€™s easy to take an herbal supplement without giving much thought to what...

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Here's why ovulating is important even if you're not trying to get pregnant ovulation progesterone

Ovulating is the wayĀ we make progesterone!Ā 

Some key benefits of progesterone include:

  • a calming restorative effect to the nervous system
  • promotes good sleep and a good mood
  • keeps estrogen in ...
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Veronica Ricksen

FAE, RH (AHG)

Veronica began using the SymptoThermal Method in 2015 after 10 years of being on hormonal birth control. Her work is now dedicated to teaching others how to confidently use fertility awareness to meet their reproductive goals and herbs for women's health.