Lifestyle 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 skin healthy and radiant this coming summer? For this article, we’ve compiled the best science-backed tips that keep ... READ MORE
Health What Is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a relatively common reproductive health condition in women. It is estimated that endometriosis occurs in 6-10% of women of reproductive age. According to the U.S government’s Office of Women’s Health, endometriosis is defined as occurring when the endometrium (tissue that originates from the lining of your uterus) grows outside of the uterus, and implants itself in the fallopian ... READ MORE
Health Let’s Talk About Thyroid Health Many of us have heard in passing about the importance of our thyroids, and we may even know what hormones it helps control and regulate in the body - but where it is, the signs of a thyroid disorder, and how to care for our thyroid are questions not many people know the answers to. That’s why in this article ... READ MORE
Health What You Should Know About PCOS and Insulin Resistance The terms ‘PCOS’ and ‘insulin resistance’ frequently crop up together when first researching the causes, symptoms, and ongoing effects of polycystic ovary syndrome. But what exactly is insulin resistance (IR)? Is the correlation between the two causative? And if there is an association between PCOS and insulin resistance, what can you do to lower your risk? These are all questions ... READ MORE
Real Stories 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 money for more research and attention on this topic, and promoting accurate, accessible educational resources are all critical junctures that need to be addressed as we move forward. Artist and songwriter, ROZES, is particularly passionate about issues ... READ MORE
Real Stories Allara Patient Story: Alysse P At Allara, we know PCOS is a reproductive condition that looks different for everyone. And finally the traditional healthcare industry is catching up to this realization. After years of systemic underdiagnosis, primary care physicians and specialists are seeing that “the diversity of phenotypes manifested by this condition” (in other words, all PCOS’ different observable manifestations) are both what make it ... READ MORE