Welcome to Salvia
Our Mission
Empower young women with the knowledge and confidence to care for their bodies through a blend of peerâreviewed science and trusted herbal traditions.
Promote holistic wellnessâphysical, emotional, mental, and hormonalâgrounded in evidence and accessible language.
Create a safe, nonâjudgmental space where health feels less confusing, more informed, and deeply supportive.
Why This Space Exists
Because mental health and stress are top concerns for women: more than seven in ten young women say itâs hard to prioritize their health, and many cite feeling overwhelmed and mental/emotional struggles as key barriers.
Because misinformation abounds: nearly half of young adults admit ignoring medical advice in favor of tips from friends or social media, and more than a third prefer social media over doctors when making health decisions.
Because women spend hours onlineâover half log four or more hours per day on social mediaâand crave trustworthy, digestible content that goes beyond viral trends.
Because your wellness matters. You deserve researchâbacked guidance that respects your identity, culture, and global perspective.
What to Expect
Hormonal Health & Menstrual Care
Evidenceâbased guidance on PMS, PMDD, PCOS, menstrual cramps and cycle syncingâlinking hormonal cycles to mood, productivity and exercise.
Deep dives into every aspect of womenâs health.
Skin & Body Confidence
Researchâbacked strategies for hormonal acne, hyperpigmentation and hormonal weight changes, plus diet and lifestyle advice to support clear skin and balanced hormones.
Honest conversations about body image, appearance pressures and selfâacceptance.
Mental Wellness & SelfâCare
Tools for stress management, sleep quality, emotional regulation and burnout recovery.
Practical selfâcare for students and earlyâcareer womenâstrategies that fit busy schedules and tight budgets.
Natural & Integrative Remedies
Evidenceâsupported herbal remedies, supplements and lifestyle practicesâfrom turmeric and spearmint to acupuncture and adaptogensâwith safety guidance on what works and what doesnât.
Blending Western medicine with traditional wisdom to offer holistic solutions.
Research Summaries & Deep Dives
Saturday Briefs: biteâsized weekly briefs summarizing the latest studies and breaking down health myths.
Short Dives: weekly 35â50âpage explorations of a single topic, combining medical studies, case studies, and vetted herbal approaches.
Deep Dives: monthly 70â100âpage reports offering scientific, historical and cultural perspectives, plus actionable strategies.
Community & Real Conversations
Weekly reflections and discussions with readers from around the world on topics like PMS, reproductive rights, cycle changes, friendship and identity.
Inclusive dialogue that respects diverse beliefs and lifestyles.
Expert Insights & Special Features
Interviews with researchers, doctors, herbalists, nutritionists and mentalâhealth professionals.
Guest essays from young women sharing their personal journeys, challenges and successes.
Who This Is For
This newsletter is made for young women who:
Want trustworthy health information grounded in both science and cultural wisdom.
Are curious about their bodiesâmenstrual cycles, hormones, skin, sleep, weight and mental health.
Feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice online and want one reliable place to go.
Are ready to invest a little time (and, if desired, a small subscription fee) in evidenceâbased wellness.
Live anywhere in the worldâour content is global and inclusive.
Perks & Privileges: Free vs. Paid
Free Membership
Saturday Briefs every week with key research updates, mythâbusting insights and news.
Occasional teasers and excerpts from our longer reports.
Open access to select essays, Q&A posts and community threads.
Paid Premium Membership (USâŻ$5/month or USâŻ$50/year, with pricing parity for lowerâincome regions and student discounts):
Full access to all weekly Short Dives (35â50 pages) and monthly Deep Dives (70â100 pages).
Access to the complete archive of past reports.
Invitations to live Q&As, âAsk an Expertâ sessions and a private chat community.
Early access to all content, plus bonus tools like symptom trackers, herbal remedy guides and cheat sheets.
Adâfree reading and special discounts on future products or workshops.
Listen on the Go
Use the Substack app to listen to audio versions of our articlesâperfect for commutes, study breaks or workouts. Audio recordings will be included for premium members.
Join Our Community
Connect with fellow young women across the globe who care about health, science and selfâempowerment. Participate in polls, share your own experiences, and learn from a diverse sisterhood. Our community is rooted in respect, curiosity and mutual support.
Subscribe Today
Choose the plan that suits youâsample our free posts or unlock the full experience with a paid subscription. Every subscription directly supports our research and helps us provide inâdepth content without ads or corporate backing. Weâre readerâsupported, so your support keeps this resource thriving.
Additional Support
Read Past Articles in the archive anytime.
Ask a Question anonymouslyâyour feedback guides our future topics.
Suggest a Topicâwe want to cover what matters most to you.
Billing or Account Questions? Reach out anytime (contact details below).
