For those of you who may not know, after 3 tumultuous years of trying to conceive which ultimately resulted in an IVF journey (check out my insta for the full story!) my husband and I are very excited and expecting our little miracle at the end of April. I will be on maternity leave from the end of March until October 2024.
Read MoreWho out there experiences period pain? Period pain is super common, but it’s not normal and shouldn’t simply be accepted as part of the female experience. It’s estimated that 45-95% of women experience painful periods
First of all there are actually 2 different types of period pain: primary and secondary. And this is really important - as they can be treated very different, depending on the underlying causes.
Read More𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐲𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐲𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐲𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐦, 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐬?
Read MoreLet’s talk about another potential period problem - experiencing periods that are too light, or hypomenorrhea.
You might be thinking, well that sounds wayyyy better than heavy periods!! But as with everything, there is always that goldilocks zone - not too heavy, not too light, we want our period to be “just right”.
Read MoreI’m here to tell you friend, the ideal period is a blood loss of 50mL. If you are losing more than this, or more than 80mL/more than 2.5 tablespoons of blood over your menstrual bleed, this is a heavy period!
Read MorePCOS ladies listen up! A new study has shown that a combination of resveratrol and myoinositol are more effective than metformin plus pioglitazone in improving menstrual regularity, hirsutism (abnormal hair growth) and regulating hormone levels in obese women with PCOS.
Read MoreDid you know that Hashimotos is the most common cause of hypothyroidism?
Unlike in non-immune mediated hypothyroidism, simply treating/supporting the thyroid by providing the nutrients needed for thyroid function (iodine, selenium, zinc etc) is not enough in Hashimotos. Instead of treating the thyroid, we need to regulate the immune system to address the autoimmune attack that is occurring against your thyroid.
Read MoreDid you know that synthetic fragrances are considered the new second hand smoke? Crazy right? Just like cigarette smoke, synthetic fragrances pollute the air and wreak havoc with our health.
Read MoreDo you feel horrible around ovulation? And maybe just before your period? Check your histamine.
Read MoreDid you know that hormone imbalances are NOT a root cause? Our reproductive hormones are RESPONDING to factors including our diet, lifestyle and genetics. They are rarely the CAUSE of our problems.
Read MorePeriod pain sucks right? It's super common, but it ISN’T normal. Although it estimated that 45-95% of women experience painful periods.
Read MoreHere are my tips for increasing iron absorption
Read MoreDid you know that iron deficiency is the most common mineral deficiency in the world? Around ⅓ of the world’s population is iron deficient.
Read MoreNaturopaths are always banging on about preconception, and how we’d like a minimum of 3 months (ideally 6-12 months) to improve egg quality BEFORE conceiving. Are you wondering WHY?
Read MoreWould you say you experience heavy periods? How often are you changing menstrual products? Are you running to the bathroom every couple of hours during shark week?
Read MorePart two: 5 tips for balanced hormones
Read More5 lifestyle hacks for hormone balance
Read MoreDid you know that a pill bleed is not the same thing as a true period?
In a normal period, there is a cycle that hormones follow, with a follicular, ovulation and luteal phase, in which levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinising hormone (LH), oestrogen and progesterone all fluctuate.
Read MoreHave you been told you have PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)? My first question would be, how was this diagnosed? And what are your symptoms? As PCOS cannot accurately be diagnosed via ultrasound.
Read MoreDid you know that Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) cannot *accurately* be diagnosed or ruled out via ultrasound? CRAZY huh.
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