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Microdosing truffles for your cycle and hormonal balance

Microdosing truffles means taking a very small dose of a psychedelic substance. A growing number of women use it to support their cycle: to reduce PMS and menstrual symptoms, support their mood and experience greater hormonal balance. When microdosing, you attune to your cycle and your natural flow.

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What is a truffle ceremony, and what can you expect?

A truffle ceremony invites you to turn inwards and listen to what is alive within you. Truffles contain psilocybin and can help you step out of your usual pattern of thinking, controlling and carrying on. They often open a deeper layer of feeling and inner perception. In this blog, you can read what truffles do, how a ceremony unfolds and why so many women find greater depth in the experience.

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Treatment for lichen sclerosus

In this blog, you can read how treatment for lichen sclerosus usually involves a steroid ointment and a greasy emollient. You will discover what these ointments do, why maintenance treatment is important and what emotional impact lichen sclerosus may have. Because what does it feel like to realise that the medical options are actually quite limited? This blog makes space for that too.

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Nutrition and lichen sclerosus

Nutrition can help ease lichen sclerosus symptoms by supporting hormonal balance, reducing inflammation and supporting your gut and liver. Simple dietary changes can offer a natural way to support your body and reduce your symptoms.

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The pelvic floor and lichen sclerosus

With lichen sclerosus, tension in the pelvic area can make symptoms such as pain and itching worse. This happens when your body responds protectively to pain by tightening these muscles. By consciously learning to relax your pelvic-floor muscles, you can interrupt this vicious circle.

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Self-care for lichen sclerosus

In this blog, I share my personal perspective on self-care for lichen sclerosus. Alongside medical treatment, I discuss practical tips for reducing irritation and using natural products. Good care is not only medical, but also mindful and attuned to your body.

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Symptoms, diagnosis and tips for coping with LS

Lichen sclerosus can have a significant physical and emotional impact on your daily life. In this blog, you can read about common symptoms, why an early diagnosis is so important, the treatment options and what can genuinely help you cope better with the condition.

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The story I wish I had been able to read

This blog tells the story of my personal experience with lichen sclerosus: from my first symptoms and diagnosis to the emotional impact the condition had on me. I share my story to offer other women recognition, hope and support.