Approximately 40 million American women are going through the perimenopausal transition right now. The hallmark of perimenopause is a change in the levels of the hormones estrogen, progesterone, and androgens. Yet this is not solely a physical event—it is also the biggest opportunity for personal growth and empowerment since adolescence. In this video, Dr. Northrup shares what you need to know about your perimenopause transition to help make it as smooth as possible.

About 10 million women have a condition called Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS. The standard medical approach to treating PCOS is drugs, particularly birth control pills, or metformin. In this video, Dr. Northrup gives alternatives to treating PCOS so you can heal.

Astrology connects us to the universe – to the whole – and with the larger, Divine cycles. When used properly, astrology can help bring meaning to seemingly meaningless events, especially the ones that test our resolve. And, astrology can be used as a powerful and fun tool for understanding ourselves, others, and the world around us. In this video, Dr. Northrup shares how astrology works and how you can use it to improve your life.

Water is essential for life. Insufficient hydration can have an adverse effect on how your body functions, and yet most people in our hemisphere live in a state of chronic dehydration, despite having access to clean water. In this video, Dr. Northrup shares why hydration is so important and how you can stay hydrated for optimal health.

If you are like most people, you probably have been raised on “three square meals” every day. But, did you know that there is little evidence that shows this is good for you? In fact, evidence shows that this way of eating may contribute to obesity and diabetes epidemics. The benefits of intermittent fasting are proven. In this video, Dr. Northrup shares how you can use intermittent fasting to improve your health.

As humans, we tend to seek consistency in our beliefs and actions. When we have two conflicting thoughts at the same time, or when we engage in behavior that conflicts with our beliefs, we are apt to feel a sense of discomfort. And, if you’re like most people, you feel a need to resolve it. Why? It’s called cognitive dissonance and everyone experiences it to some degree. In this video, Dr. Northrup tells you what cognitive dissonance is and how you can reduce cognitive dissonance when you need to.