EverlyWell (the Women’s Health Test on everlywell.com)
DUTCHTest (dutchtest.com)
ZRT Laboratory (zrtlab.com)
APPS
MyFLO tracker
Kindara
Flo
Clue
Glow
Natural Cycles
Ovia
Moody Month
My Cycles
My Moontime – track your cycle with the moon
Ferdy
Happy Cow - for locating plant-based friendly restaurants all over the world. It’s especially great when traveling, or to find new veg-friendly spots in your hometown.
Think Dirty - learn the ingredients in your favorite beauty products
Cronometer – track your foods to see where you may be lacking in nutrients
SUSTAINABLE, ECO-FRIENDLY FASHION & CLOTHING BRANDS
Cult of Coquette
In The Soulshine
Joanne Stone
YCL Jewels
Wear PACT
Truth Alone
Vegan Resort Wear
Antidote
LALF
Stormie Dreams
AYNI
HFS Collective
BOTTLETOP
CITATIONS
CHAPTER 1
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Background: Function of the adrenal glands. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://endocrinediseases.org/adrenal/adrenal_what.shtml
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Doll, K.M., Dusetzina, S.B., Robinson, W. (2016). Trends in Inpatient and Outpatient Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy among Commercially Insured Women in the United States: 2000 – 2014. JAMA Surgery, 151(9), 876-877. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2016.0804
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Harvard Health Publishing. (n.d.). Understanding the stress response. Retrieved from https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/understanding-the-stress-response
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Hannibal, K., Bishop, D. (2014). Chronic Stress, Cortisol Dysfunction, and Pain: A Psychoneuroendocrine Rationale for Stress Management in Pain Rehabilitation. Physical Therapy, 94(12), 1816-1825. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20130597
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Cortisol and Adrenal Function | Dr. James Wilson’s AdrenalFatigue.org. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://adrenalfatigue.org/cortisol-adrenal-function/
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Cadegiani, F.A., Kater, C.E. (2016). Adrenal fatigue does not exist: a systematic review. BMC Endocrine Disorders, 16(1), 48. doi: 10.1186/s12902-016-0128-4
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You and your Hormones. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.yourhormones.info/glands/adrenal-glands/
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Brain Basics: Understanding Sleep. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Understanding-Sleep
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Stephens, M. A., & Wand, G. (2012). Stress and the HPA axis: role of glucocorticoids in alcohol dependence. Alcohol research: current reviews, 34(4), 468-483. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3860380/
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Andrews, R. (2017, October 03). All About Cortisol. Retrieved from https://www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-cortisol
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Temperature Regulated by the Thyroid System. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.wilsonssyndrome.com/ebook/body-function-dependent-on-body-temperature/temperature-regulated-by-the-thyroid-system/
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Negro R. (2008). Selenium and thyroid autoimmunity. Biologics: targets & therapy, 2(2), 265-73. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2721352/
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CHAPTER 2
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Xenoestrogens: What Are They, How to Avoid Them. (2017, October 26). Retrieved from https://womeninbalance.org/2012/10/26/xenoestrogens-what-are-they-how-to-avoid-them
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Pearson, C. (2013, September 23). Doctors Link Toxic Chemicals And Reproductive Health Problems. Retrieved from https://www.huffpost.com/entry/toxic-chemicals-health_n_3975743
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Toxic Chemicals. (2018, September 04). Retrieved from https://www.nrdc.org/issues/toxic-chemicals
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Vandenburg, L.N., (n.d.). When the dose doesn’t make the poison: low dose effects & endocrine disrupting chemicals. [Powerpoint Slides]. Retrieved from https://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/event/documentset/120614l-p07.pdf
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Neufeld, K., Foster, J. (2009). Effects of gut microbiota on the brain: implications for psychiatry. Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, 34(3), 230–231. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2674977/
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Evans, J.M., Morris, L.S., Marchesi, J.R. (2013). The gut microbiome: The role of a virtual organ in the endocrinology of the host. Journal of Endocrinology, 218(3), R37-R47. doi: 10.1530/JOE-13-0131
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Lobo, V., Patil, A., Phatak, A., & Chandra, N. (2010). Free radicals, antioxidants and functional foods: Impact on human health. Pharmacognosy reviews, 4(8), 118-126. doi: 10.4103%2F0973-7847.70902
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Guinane, C.M., Cotter, P.D. (2013). Role of the gut microbiota in health and chronic gastrointestinal disease: understanding a hidden metabolic organ. Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology, 6(4), 295–308. doi: 10.1177/1756283X13482996
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Vandenburg, L.N., (n.d.). When the dose doesn’t make the poison: low dose effects & endocrine disrupting chemicals. [PowerPoint Slides]. Retrieved from https://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/event/documentset/120614l-p07.pdf
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Lymphadenitis 101: What You Should Know About Enlarged Lymph Nodes. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/conditions/infectious_diseases/lymphadenitis_134,80
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MacGill, M. (2018, February 23). Lymphatic system: Definition, anatomy, function, and diseases. Retrieved from https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/303087.php
CHAPTER 3
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Nierenberg, C. (2015, June 30). There’s a Sign Women Are Ovulating, But Men Can’t Detect It. Retrieved from https://www.livescience.com/51395-sign-women-ovulating-face.html
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Cell Press. (2009, October 8). Unnatural Selection: Birth Control Pills May Alter Choice Of Partners. ScienceDaily. Retrieved from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091007124358.htm
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Wenner, M. (2008, December 01). Birth Control Pills Affect Women’s Taste in Men. Retrieved from https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/birth-control-pills-affect-womens-taste/
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une 09). Studies Explore Love and the Sweaty T-Shirt. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/1998/06/09/science/studies-explore-love-and-the-sweaty-t-shirt.html?pagewanted=all
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Shojania, A.M. (1982). Oral contraceptives: effect of folate and vitamin B12 metabolism. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 126(3), 244–247. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1862844/
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Palmery, M., Saraceno, A., Vaiarelli, A., Carlomagno, G. (2013) Oral contraceptives and changes in nutritional requirements. European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences, 17(13), 1804-13. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23852908
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Skovlund, C.W., Mørch, L.S., Kessing, L.V., et al. (2016). Association of Hormonal Contraception With Depression. JAMA Psychiatry, 73(11), 1154-1162. doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2016.2387
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ACOG Committee Opinion No. 651: Menstruation in Girls and Adolescents: Using the Menstrual Cycle as a Vital Sign. (2015). Obstetrics & Gynecology, 126, 143-146. Retrieved from https://www.acog.org/Clinical-Guidance-and-Publications/Committee-Opinions/Committee-on-Adolescent-Health-Care/Menstruation-in-Girls-and-Adolescents-Using-the-Menstrual-Cycle-as-a-Vital-Sign
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Garver-Apgar, C. E., Gangestad, S. W., Thornhill, R., Miller, R. D., & Olp, J. J. (2006). Major Histocompatibility Complex Alleles, Sexual Responsivity, and Unfaithfulness in Romantic Couples. Psychological Science, 17(10), 830–835. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-9280.2006.01789.x
CHAPTER 4
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White, A. (2018, December 29). The Greenest Act: A Plant-based Diet. Retrieved from https://www.downtoearth.org/articles/2012-04/2793/greenest-act-plant-based-diet
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Satija, A., Bhupathiraju, S., Spiegelman, D., Chiuve, S., Manson, J., Willet, W.,…Hu, F. (2017). Healthful and Unhealthful Plant-Based Diets and the Risk of Coronary Heart Disease in U.S. Adults. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 70(4), 411-422. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2017.05.047.
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Reducing Your Footprint. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.ewg.org/meateatersguide/a-meat-eaters-guide-to-climate-change-health-what-you-eat-matters/reducing-your-footprint/
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Charles, D. (2014, July 11). Are Organic Vegetables More Nutritious After All? Retrieved from https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2014/07/11/330760923/are-organic-vegetables-more-nutritious-after-all
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Organic FAQs. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://ofrf.org/organic-faqs
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Messina, V. (n.d.). Plant Protein: A Vegan Nutrition Primer. Retrieved from https://www.theveganrd.com/vegan-nutrition-101/vegan-nutrition-primers/plant-protein-a-vegan-nutrition-primer/
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Young, V.R., Pellet, P.L. (1994). Plant proteins in relation to human protein and amino acid nutrition. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 59(suppl), 1203S-12S. http://pilarmartinescudero.es/Ene2018/Plan%20protein%20in%20relation%20to%20human%20protein%20.pdf
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The Plant Plate. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.theveganrd.com/vegan-nutrition-101/food-guide-for-vegans/
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Vitamins and Minerals. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/vitamins-and-minerals
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Harvard Health Publishing. (n.d.). Listing of vitamins. Retrieved from https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/listing_of_vitamins
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Nierenberg, C. (2017, July 21). The Science of Cooking Oils: Which Are Really the Healthiest? Retrieved from https://www.livescience.com/59893-which-cooking-oils-are-healthiest.html
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Hall, A. (2014, April 20). Seed Cycling For Hormonal Balance – Herbal Academy. Retrieved from https://theherbalacademy.com/seed-cycling-for-hormonal-balance/
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Lowcock, E.C., Cotterchio, M., Boucher, B.A. (2013). Consumption of flaxseed, a rich source of lignans, is associated with reduced breast cancer risk. Cancer Causes & Control, 24(4), 813-6. doi: 10.1007/s10552-013-0155-7
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Daily Needs 23. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://veganhealth.org/daily-needs/
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2019). FDA Vitamins and Minerals Chart. [PDF File] Retrieved from: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/InteractiveNutritionFactsLabel/factsheets/Vitamin_and_Mineral_Chart.pdf
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Aceves, C., Anguiano, B., Delgado, G. (2005). Is iodine a gatekeeper of the integrity of the mammary gland? Journal of Mammary Gland Biology and Neoplasia, 10(2), 189-196.
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Greger, M. (2011, September 12.). Optimum Nutrition Recommendations. Retrieved from https://nutritionfacts.org/2011/09/12/dr-gregers-2011-optimum-nutrition-recommendations/
CHAPTER 6
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Mercola, J., Dr. (n.d.). Worse Than Sugar, This Alternative Boosts Your Risk of Obesity and Diabetes. Retrieved from https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2018/05/08/artificial-sweeteners-obesity-diabetes.aspx
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Environmental Working Group. (n.d.). State of American Drinking Water: EWG’s Tap Water Database. Retrieved from https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/state-of-american-drinking-water.php
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Xenoestrogens: What Are They, How to Avoid Them. (2017, October 26). Retrieved from https://womeninbalance.org/2012/10/26/xenoestrogens-what-are-they-how-to-avoid-them
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Cleaning Supplies and Your Health (n.d.) Retrieved from http://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners/content/cleaners_and_health
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Top tips for safer products (n.d.) Retrieved from https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/top-tips-for-safer-products/
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Westervelt, A. (2015, May 05). Research lags on the health risks of women’s exposure to chemicals. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/may/05/osha-health-women-breast-cancer-chemicals-work-safety
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Black Berkey Purification Elements: Filtration Specifications. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.berkeyfilters.com/berkey-answers/performance/filtration-specifications/
CHAPTER 8
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What Is Earthing? (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.barefoothealing.com.au/v/what-is-earthing/22
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Chevalier, G., Sinatra, S.T., Oschman, J.L., Sokal, K., Sokal, P. (2012). Earthing: Health Implications of Reconnecting the Human Body to the Earth’s Surface Electrons. Journal of Environmental and Public Health, 2012. 291541. doi: 10.1155/2012/291541
CHAPTER 9
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Price, D.C., Forsyth, E.M., Cohn, S.H., Cronkite, E.P. (1964). The Study of Menstrual and Other Blood Loss, and Consequent Iron Deficiency, by Fe59 Whole-Body Counting. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 90, 51-54. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14104150
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Weiss, S. (2017, July 21). The Real Reason You Get Horny During Your Period. Retrieved from https://www.bustle.com/p/the-real-reason-you-get-horny-during-your-period-68515
CHAPTER 11
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Pappas, S. (2010, October 17). Booty Call: How to Spot a Fertile Woman. Retrieved from https://www.livescience.com/10828-booty-call-spot-fertile-woman.html
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I could not have written this book without those who expressed interest in women’s wellness. It is you that fueled my imagination and helped me turn an idea into something tangible. Thank you for asking questions, keeping me on my toes, and motivating me to keep learning, sharing, and connecting with the community we’ve created together. I so appreciate you reading along and keeping up with The Glowing Fridge!
To my mom and dad, for the endless encouragement from the very beginning, when no one knew what my little vegan blog could turn into. Thank you for letting me chase my dreams and allowing me to dabble in my passions until I found something that made me happy. Thank you for being there for me no matter what and sharing my blog with everyone you meet!
To my Grandma Shirley, for always steering me to think positively, for helping me to believe that everything happens for a reason, and that everything is going to be okay. Thank you for listening and being a guiding light in my life. You know what I mean, grandma! And to my Grandma June, you are forever missed.
To my love, Terry, for being my biggest supporter of all throughout this process. Thank you for not letting me sulk in my sorrows when I couldn’t see an end in sight. Thank you for pushing me to grow stronger and showing me what determination truly looks like. Thank you for not complaining when I hadn’t showered for days straight or made you a proper meal for weeks at a time. Most of all, thank you for keeping me laughing and for this amazing life we are lucky enough to share together.
To Elizabeth and Joanie, for always making my recipes, trying everything I blog about and making me feel at home in your sweet family. You don’t even know how much your support means to me!
And thank you to my talented photographer Sara, from Sara Hilton Photography, for helping to capture special moments that are sprinkled throughout this book!