Women's health
Natural ways to relieve PCOS
By Anne-Lise Collet

In this article, I suggest some natural ways to relieve PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), a fairly common but under-diagnosed hormonal disorder. What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), also known as Stein-Leventhal syndrome, is a common hormonal disorder in women of childbearing age. It is generally characterized by excessive production of androgens (male hormones), menstrual […]

Climbing and living with endometriosis with Svana Bjarnason
By Laurène Philippot

In this episode of the podcast La Sportive Outdoor, I welcomed French-Icelandic climber Svana Bjarnason to share her story about the disease that affects her: endometriosis. Watch the video interview Listen to the podcast Episode summary In this episode, Svana Bjarnason, a Franco-Icelandic climber on the international circuit, shares a rare testimonial: that of a […]

10 lessons from Trail Summit for good health and performance
By Laurène Philippot

On November 22 and 23, 2025, the first Trail Summit was held in Aix-les-Bains, a conference dedicated to health and performance organized by the Ecole de Trail. It was a great event, with some top-quality speakers. I wasn’t able to attend all the conferences, but here are 10 key points that I felt were important. […]

Endometriosis: understanding the disease and considering natural approaches
By Anne-Lise Collet

Endometriosis affects around 1 in 10 women of childbearing age, i.e. almost 190 million women worldwide and around 2 million in France. Despite this high number, the disease is poorly diagnosed, with an average delay of 6 to 10 years. It often goes unrecognized by the general public and healthcare professionals alike. Yet its impact […]

Supporting perimenopause and menopause with naturopathy
By Anne-Lise Collet

Menopause, or the period leading up to it, can be a very complicated time for some women, as the transformations can be so significant, both physically and psychologically. Let’s take a look at the possible symptoms and causes, and (above all!) at what you can do to get through this period in the best possible […]

Physiology of women versus men – What are the differences?
By Chloé Kappler

What are the physiological differences between men and women? Far be it from us to write an exhaustive article, but here are a few keys to understanding your female body! Body composition Women and men differ in their body composition. Our bust size is smaller, but our legs are bigger. Women have around 10% more […]

Adapting sports training to the female menstrual cycle
By Chloé Kappler

Adapting your training to your menstrual cycle means first and foremost understanding it and understanding what works for you. Here, I present some theoretical advice, which should not be strictly applied, but rather taken into account and adapted to each woman’s specific needs. Reminder – The menstrual cycle The menstrual cycle is made up of […]

Relieving premenstrual syndrome (PMS) with phytotherapy
By Anne-Lise Collet

Menstrual disorders are unfortunately widespread among women of childbearing age. Still very taboo in our society, they can be particularly disabling for those who regularly suffer from premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Fortunately, Mother Nature is here to help! In this article, I’d like to share with you a few herbal remedies to help you cope. Hopefully, […]

Understanding the menstrual cycle
By Chloé Kappler

Understanding the menstrual cycle also means getting to know yourself. Not only does it indicate the health of a woman’s reproductive system and fertility, but also her general state of health. We’ll take a look at what’s going on to help you make sense of it, before we talk about the consequences for training in […]