Blog by Kate Vazquez
The Radiant by Design Blog with Kate Vazquez: Health and Faith for Women
Can Stress Alone Cause Hormone Imbalance?
You might be wondering this quietly to yourself: “Can stress alone really mess up my hormones?” Maybe your cycle has changed.Maybe your sleep feels off.Maybe anxiety has crept in where peace used to live.Maybe you feel wired and tired at the same time—exhausted, but...
What is Your Cortisol Pattern Telling You?
Do you experience fatigue, anxiety and insomnia? Or do you feel wired & tired at bedtime? Or you sleep 10+ hours and still are exhausted all day? I’d check your cortisol levels, girlfriend. Your cortisol patterns is trying to tell you something....
Estrogen Dominance Patterns
After running and analyzing countless functional hormonal labs with my clients, I continue to notice a common pattern with their results….they all have estrogen dominance. This hormonal imbalance could be causing your annoying and even painful symptoms. Estrogen...
PMS is NOT Normal
Did you know even though many women deal with PMS and painful cramping during their periods, that it is not actually normal? Your body is actually supposed to function with symptom-free periods. PMS symptoms such as painful cramps, inflated anxiety, sore breasts,...
Is Your Sunscreen Toxic or Safe?
Did you know that some sunscreens contain ingredients that may disrupt your hormones? As a functional medicine practitioner, I often remind clients that what you put on your body matters just as much as what you put in your body. Your skin isn’t just a barrier, It’s...
Do I Have Estrogen Dominance?
If you've ever found yourself asking, “Why do I feel so bloated, moody, exhausted, or stuck with stubborn weight?” You’re not alone. Many women are told their labs are “normal,” yet they still struggle with symptoms that disrupt their daily lives. One of the most...
I Was Addicted to Caffeine
Have you ever heard of FitAid? Well, it was giving me a rush of caffeine and I became addicted to it. No, this isn’t a story from years ago. It was literally just a few months ago. 🙃 I sort of played it off as it was at least a “healthy” caffeine source to...
Birth Control Does Not Treat Hormonal Imbalance
Did you know that Birth Control Pills are commonly prescribed for hormonal imbalance when if fact they do not treat hormonal imbalance at all? I want to bring awareness and educate you because according to the CDC from 2011-2015, about 79% of women aged 14-44 were...
Seed Cycling to Balance Your Hormones
There’s something deeply comforting about discovering that the support your body needs…might be found in something as simple as seeds. Not complicated protocols.Not expensive supplements.Not extreme diets. Just seeds. When I first learned about seed cycling, I was...