Hormonal Research

Getting rid of cellulite: What really helps – and what is just hype?

May 9, 2025

Cellulite affects up to 90% of all women – yet there's still a lot of uncertainty: What really helps against cellulite? What role do hormones,...

Lee Pape, MSc

Polyester and fertility: How synthetic fibers affect hormones and what you can do about it

April 28, 2025

Polyester has dominated the fashion world since the mid-20th century – and hormonal disorders such as PCOS, endometriosis, and thyroid disorders are on the rise....

Lisa Emmer, MD

Wellness Hacks for Your Hormones: What Really Helps (Part 2)

April 4, 2025

Do you want to gently relieve your body in spring while strengthening your hormonal balance? In part 2 of our wellness series, we analyze 8...

Lisa Emmer, MD

Wellness Hacks for Your Hormones: What Really Helps (Part 1)

April 1, 2025

Spring not only brings back light and energy—it's also the perfect moment for a hormonal reset. In Part 1 of our evidence-based wellness series, we...

Lisa Emmer, MD

Hair loss after stopping the pill: What really helps

March 24, 2025

Have you stopped taking the pill and are suffering from hair loss? You're not alone. Many women notice increased hair loss a few weeks to...

Lisa Emmer, MD

Menopause: Diet and strategies to combat symptoms such as hot flashes and weight gain

March 12, 2025

Menopause is a "natural" phase in every woman's life, associated not only with hormonal changes but also with effects on metabolism, skin, weight, bone health,...

Lisa Emmer, MD

How to make your blood sugar great again: A scientific analysis

February 28, 2025

Blood sugar fluctuations are increasingly the focus of nutrition and health debates. The popularity of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) has led people without diabetes to...

Lisa Emmer, MD

9 biomarkers influenced by hormonal contraception – and what this means for your blood values

February 8, 2025

Hormonal contraception affects far more than just your cycle—it also alters your blood count! Learn which 9 biomarkers (e.g., SHBG, testosterone, vitamin B12, and hsCRP)...

Lisa Emmer, MD

Misinformation on social media: A word from our co-founder and doctor

January 11, 2025

PCOS is one of the most common hormonal disorders, but the path to diagnosis and treatment is often rocky. This article explains why scientifically sound...

Lisa Emmer, MD

7 New Year's resolutions that are actually achievable

January 1, 2025

New Year's resolutions often fail because they're too ambitious. But there's another way: With small, scientifically based changes, you can make real progress – without...

Lisa Emmer, MD

How Hormones, Nutrition, and Therapy Interact in Lipedema

December 12, 2024

Lipedema is far more than a fat distribution disorder – it can affect many aspects of your daily life. Pain, swelling, and hormonal imbalances such...

Lisa Emmer, MD

Why Training Is Only 20%: The Hidden Keys to Women’s Fitness Success

November 21, 2024

Training alone makes up just 20% of your fitness success. In this article, you’ll learn how nutrition, quality sleep, and a smart, cycle-optimized training approach...

Lisa Emmer, MD