Trying to stay away from sugar and carbs is really important, because they cause inflammation (and diabetes), but damn it we all need some in our lives sometimes!

You're absolutely right about listening to your body. There is a global movement rising about women being denied pain medication in comparison to men. It's been happening for centuries, but only getting attention now.

Did you know that the word hysteria was derived from the word hysterectomy (around the same time when they would sterilize women who presented with mental health issues? Thank God we've come a long way...but some stigmas are so ingrained...